Will Medicare Cost More After A Roth Conversion?
Could a Roth conversion unexpectedly increase your Medicare premiums?
Roth conversions can be a powerful retirement tax-planning strategy, but the tax bill isn’t the only number to consider. In this segment, Catherine Magaña and Rachel Ivanovich discuss how Roth conversion income can affect your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), potentially triggering IRMAA and higher Medicare Part B and Part D premiums.
In this episode:
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How a Roth conversion can affect Medicare premiums
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Why Roth conversion income matters for IRMAA
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Medicare’s two-year income lookback
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Why higher Medicare costs don’t automatically make a Roth conversion a bad decision
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When to reevaluate a Roth conversion before year-end
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How future tax brackets and RMDs can factor into long-term planning
A Roth conversion can have ripple effects beyond your tax return. The key is understanding how today’s decision could affect your Medicare costs and retirement taxes in the years ahead.
If you’re considering a Roth conversion and want to understand how it fits into your bigger retirement picture, WWM Financial is here to help you evaluate the moving pieces before you make the decision.
Date Recorded: 9/24/26
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