09/04/2026
Roth conversions used to be simple math. Not anymore.
When Tron got into this industry 20 years ago, he could calculate a Roth conversion in his head. Today, with the One Big Beautiful Bill provisions layered on top of everything else, it takes a lot more than mental math.
We are seeing people convert at what they believe is the 12% tax bracket, only to find out the real number is much higher once you factor in Social Security taxation, capital gains stacking, the enhanced senior deduction, ACA premium impacts, the expanded SALT deduction, and passive income from real estate.
This is exactly the kind of calculation we walk through with clients every November and December. If you want help thinking through yours, we are happy to sit down and go over it with you.