The Backdoor Roth FAQ

General Backdoor Roth Overview

You make too much money, fancy pants high earner, to get a tax deduction from a traditional IRA contribution. 

However, you can still make a non-deductible contribution. Nothing changes on your taxes, and you have more money in an IRA now. Good, it’s protected.

Q&A

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Do I need to open a traditional IRA and Roth IRA?

Yes, you have to create these accounts.

Can I use old accounts?

Yes. Makes it easier.

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Won’t my traditional IRA disappear now that it’s zero?

No, the account won’t close afterward.

I heard I want to dollar cost average, what time frame should I use?

No. Lump sum, and lump convert immediately. 

I don’t have $6,000 yet. should I add money over X period of time as I save up?

No. Save up, then lump sum, lump convert immediately.

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