BACKDOOR ROTH IRA:

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Legendary investor and billionaire Peter Thiel has used a Roth IRA to grow a $5 billion dollar account on which he legally owes zero taxes. Sounds too good to be true?

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Well, it’s not, but you need to know the rules and techniques to do the conversion correctly.

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What is a Backdoor Roth IRA?

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Backdoor Roth conversions allow high-income earners an opportunity to contribute to a Roth IRA, despite being over the low income thresholds.

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Who is a Backdoor Roth IRA For?

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Covered By Retirement Plan At Work

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If you are not covered by a company-sponsored retirement plan, you are then eligible to make a tax-deductible contribution to a Traditional IRA.

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Backdoor Roth Variations

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