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It turns out you can go back after all - at least when it
comes to last year's decision to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth. The
question is, do you want to?
You might, if your circumstances have changed. For example,
say the value of the assets in your new Roth account is currently less than
when you made the conversion. Changing your mind could save tax dollars.
Recharacterizing your Roth conversion lets you go back in
time, as if the conversion never happened. You'll have to act soon, though,
because the window for undoing a 2012 Roth conversion closes October 15, 2013.
Before that date, you have the opportunity to undo all or
part of last year's conversion. After October 15, you can change your mind once
more and put the money back in a Roth. That might be a good choice when you're
recharacterizing because of a reduction in the value of the account. Just
remember you'll have to wait at least 30 days to convert again.
Give us a call for information on Roth recharacterization
rules. We'll help you figure out if going back is a good idea.
Last Updated by Tax on 2013-09-12 10:05:02 AM