Yes. If a Roth conversion generates significant taxable income outside of wages, you may owe quarterly estimated payments to avoid an IRS underpayment penalty. The safe harbor rules allow you to avoid penalties if your payments meet a certain threshold based on prior-year or current-year liability. Before initiating a large conversion, review your estimated payment schedule with a tax advisor to help ensure it’s calibrated correctly for the additional income.
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