Question

Is a Roth conversion worth it if I buy health insurance on the ACA marketplace?

Answer

A Roth conversion can be worth it, but consider modeling the ACA subsidy cliff carefully. For 2026, the enhanced subsidies have expired, and crossing 400% of the federal poverty level by even one dollar eliminates your entire premium tax credit. A conversion that raises your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) past that threshold can cost you thousands in lost subsidies on top of the income tax you owe.

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