Should I Convert to a Roth IRA?
It's important to make reasonable assumptions when entering your personal investment amounts, time horizon and both current and future income tax brackets. Changes in your situation may impact these results.
You will generally pay ordinary federal income tax (but not the 10% federal penalty tax and state income tax) on the taxable amount that is converted. Your tax-free potential is maximized if you pay the taxes from your current income or personal savings, not your IRA.
If your IRA is funded with a variable annuity, the IRA balance for Roth conversion purposes must include the actuarial value of any additional benefits (including enhanced death benefits, living benefits and income guarantees) the annuity provides.
Please note that beginning in 2010 the $100,000 adjusted gross income limit for conversions to Roth IRAs is permanently repealed. From 2010 onward, all taxpayers, regardless of income, can convert to Roth IRAs.
Changes in tax rates and tax treatment of investment earnings may impact these results.
As required by the IRS, you are advised that any discussion of tax issues in this material is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, (a) to avoid penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (b) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein.
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Annuities are issued by Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and in New York, annuities are issued by Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York® (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Variable products are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. May not be available in all states and state variations may apply. These products have limitations and restrictions. Contact the Company for more information. Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York.
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