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Roth Conversion Analyzer

Understand your Roth conversion. Make your own decisions. Take control of your future.

Find the optimal conversion window — minimize future RMDs and tax bracket exposure in retirement.

$
$
years
Tax Due Now
$15,650
Federal + state on conversion
Breakeven
4 yrs
Years to recover upfront cost
Projected Tax Saved
$30,786
vs. paying taxes in retirement
Net Lifetime Benefit
+$30,786
✓ Roth conversion appears beneficial
Converting now at 22% vs. paying 24% in retirement saves $30,786 over 20 years.
Roth conversion is most powerful when:
Current tax bracket is lower than expected retirement bracket
You have a large traditional balance creating RMD risk at 73+
You have a low-income year (career break, sabbatical, job change)
You have funds outside the IRA to pay the conversion tax
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How this is calculated

We compare the tax you’d pay to convert today against the tax you’d likely avoid in retirement, to see if a conversion comes out ahead.

The steps

  1. Tax due now = conversion amount × (current federal bracket + state rate).
  2. Grow the converted amount at ~7% to retirement, then estimate the tax that would have been owed at your future bracket.
  3. Net benefit = future tax avoided − tax paid now; we also estimate a break-even horizon.

Assumptions

  • 7% growth; brackets you enter for now and retirement.
  • You pay the conversion tax from outside the account.
  • Conversions are capped at your IRA balance — you can’t convert more than the account holds.

Good to know

  • Doesn’t model IRMAA, ACA subsidies, or RMD interactions in depth.

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Educational disclaimer: All content on WealthSerene.com is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Projections and calculations are illustrative — actual results will vary based on market conditions, your specific situation, and many factors outside this tool’s scope. Always consult a qualified financial professional for advice specific to your situation. View full disclosures →