The Backdoor Roth IRA is a great way to contribute to an IRA, even when you’re not eligible due to income contribution restrictions. Here we discuss how simple a Backdoor Roth IRA is, some potential tax threats to watch, and how to take advantage of a Mega-Backdoor Roth if you so desire. In this Video: 0:32 – Backdoor Roth IRA Explained 1:05 – Illustration: Backdoor Ben 2:10 – Watch Out for the Pro Rata Rule 3:34 – Avoiding the Pro Rata Rule 4:11 – The Mega-Backdoor Roth 6:12 – Backdoor Ben’s Mega Backdoor Roth 6:43 – A Few Things to Keep in Mind 7:37 – Wrap Up The blog post that accompanies this video: Our Roth Account Playlist: Other Related Videos: Other Related Blog Posts from MartinMoney.com: Can I Contribute to a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA? Should I Have Both a Roth IRA and a 401(k)? Do I Have to Report My Roth IRA on My Tax Return? At What Age Does a Roth IRA Not Make Sense? Roth Vs Traditional IRA or 401(k) - Roth IRAs and the
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