What's a backdoor Roth IRA?

Phased out of Roth IRA contributions in 2026? Learn how the Backdoor and Mega Backdoor Roth rules can open up to $72,000 in potential tax savings this year.
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Video Chapters
0:00 - What happens if I fail to track my post-tax basis on Form 8606?
2:20 - Am I legally phased out of contributing to a direct Roth IRA this year?
4:35 - How does a Backdoor Roth IRA function when my income is too high?
6:01 - Why should I not invest my traditional IRA contribution before converting it?
7:36 - Will an old rollover IRA cause issues with a Backdoor Roth conversion?
11:00 - What is a Mega Backdoor Roth and how does it change my tax limits?
14:08 - How does the IRS calculate the $72,000 maximum addition limit for my 401(k)?
20:40 - Can I use my taxable brokerage account to fund my retirement while maxing out my Roth 401(k)?
28:53 - Reaction Video: How a $100,000 old retirement balance triggers a surprise $1,300 tax bill

Insights provided by Chris Rett, CFP®, AIF® and Dean Barber Managing Director of Modern Wealth Management, LLC

Sources:
2026 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits
https://www.modwm.com/2026-401k-and-ira-contribution-limits/

401(k) limit increases to $24,500 for 2026, IRA limit increases to $7,500
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/401k-limit-increases-to-24500-for-2026-ira-limit-increases-to-7500

https://youtube.com/shorts/S6j73TdwHMo?si=GC8PVn76y2grlock

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/S6j73TdwHMo

IRS Newsroom: 401(k) limit increases to $24,500 for 2026, IRA limit increases to $7,500: [https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/401k-limit-increases-to-24500-for-2026-ira-limit-increases-to-7500]

https://investor.vanguard.com/investor-resources-education/iras/roth-ira-income-limits

https://www.tiaa.org/public/retire/financial-products/iras/ira-contributions-tax-benefits/income-and-deduction-limits

TIAA Wealth Management: 2026 catch-up contribution limits: [https://www.tiaa.org/public/invest/services/wealth-management/perspectives/catch-up-contributions-2026]

MissionSquare: 2026 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits (401k, 457(b) & More): [https://www.missionsq.org/plan-sponsors/plan-rules/contribution-limits]
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