A listener says, “Eventually, one spouse will pass before the other, which will often catapult the survivor into a significantly higher tax bracket. Shouldn’t a Roth strategy take this into account?”

James explores several factors that could positively and negatively impact a survivor’s tax liability and what to consider when creating a Roth conversion strategy.


Questions Answered:
How can Roth conversions benefit married couples beyond tax savings?

What factors should be considered when determining the optimal strategy for Roth conversions to protect a surviving spouse?
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⏱Timestamps:⏱
0:00 - Steve’s question
3:40 - An example
6:41 - 3 changes
12:32 - Positive impacts
15:22 - RMD calculations
16:45 - Widows tax penalty
19:46 - When to do Roth conversions
23:40 - Big age gap
28:45 - Start with a good reason
29:57 - The bottom line

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