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Backdoor Roth Calculator | Conversion-Year Tax Illustration

Estimate the taxable portion of annual Roth conversions using entered Form 8606 basis and December 31 IRA balances. Other distributions require the full form.

Quick answer: Estimate the taxable part of total annual Roth conversions using Form 8606 basis and December 31 IRA balances. Other distributions and special rollover adjustments require the complete form. An entered tax rate is a reserve assumption.

SWReviewed by SwitchWize Research Desk · Last reviewed November 1, 2026
Estimated taxable part of conversion
$6,140
Estimated taxable part of conversion
$6,140
Estimated taxable share of conversion
87.72%
Estimated Federal Tax on Taxable Portion
$1,474
Diagnostic

Because of the pro-rata rule, about 87.72% of your conversion ($6,140) is taxable.

At the entered marginal rate, the estimated federal tax attributable to that taxable portion is $1,474.

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What to do next

Under the entered basis, annual conversions and year-end balances, about 87.72% is modeled as taxable. Confirm the basis and full Form 8606 facts before acting; this percentage does not verify conversion eligibility.

Your action plan
  1. 1

    Set the target and timeline for this plan

    Illustrate conversion-year taxable Roth conversions using Form 8606 basis and December 31 IRA balances. Other distributions require the full form.

  2. 2

    Check the assumptions before using the result for a high-stakes decision

    Assumptions change the answer, especially when rates, taxes, or timing matter.

  3. 3

    Use the linked guide or product page for the next step

    Turn the result into a prioritized action instead of treating it as a one-off number.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

What is the default worked example?
With $7,000 basis, $7,000 annual conversions and $50,000 year-end IRA balances, the simplified denominator is $57,000. The taxable conversion is about $6,140.35; at an entered 24% rate the reserve is $1,473.68. Intermediate fractions are not rounded.
Does converting more leave the taxable percentage unchanged?
Not necessarily. Annual conversions and year-end balances both affect the fraction. Recalculate all year-end facts together. The model does not prepare Form 8606 or determine contribution eligibility.
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Why This Matters

Conversion tax depends on the annual IRA pool, not just a separate contribution. Use correctly determined conversion-year basis and all applicable traditional, SEP and SIMPLE IRA balances. This simplified model excludes other distributions and special rollover adjustments.

How to Use It

  1. 1Enter the conversion-year basis determined for Form 8606 line 5. Do not assume every recent contribution belongs in that line.
  2. 2Enter total Roth conversions for the year, not just one transaction.
  3. 3Enter December 31 traditional, SEP and SIMPLE IRA balances, including any remaining basis and earnings.
  4. 4Enter a federal rate for a tax-reserve illustration; use the complete form for other distributions or special cases.
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