Question

What are the “notch years” in retirement tax planning?

Answer

The notch years refer to the period between when you retire and when required minimum distributions (RMDs) begin. During this window, many retirees experience unusually low taxable income. That gap may represent a significant opportunity to convert pretax retirement funds to Roth accounts at lower tax rates than you paid during your working years and at potentially lower rates than your heirs would pay on an inherited traditional IRA under the 10-year distribution rule.

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