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Will SSDI be reduced if I rollover traditional IRA to Roth IRA? Taxable income increase concern

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle and could use some advice. I'm thinking about rolling over my traditional IRA into a Roth IRA, but I'm worried it might affect my SSDI benefits. The rollover would increase my taxable income, and I'm not sure if that'll cause my SSDI to be reduced. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any insights would be really helpful!

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve IRA rollover affecting SSDI benefits, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qphbqdd71RQ

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Sofia Gomez

I've been through this rodeo before, and let me tell you, it's a doozy. First things first, the SSA doesn't count IRA rollovers as income for SSDI purposes. BUT (and it's a big but), if you're under full retirement age and working, you gotta watch out for the income limits. Here's the deal: ā€¢ The rollover itself won't affect your SSDI ā€¢ However, if you're working, the income limits still apply ā€¢ For 2023, you can earn up to $1,470 a month before it affects your benefits ā€¢ If you're in your trial work period, you can earn more My advice? Talk to a financial advisor who specializes in disability benefits. They can help you navigate this minefield without stepping on any landmines. Trust me, it's worth the investment.

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StormChaser

This is solid advice right here šŸ’Æ I wish I'd known this before I made a mess of my own finances lol

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Dmitry Petrov

Wait, so the rollover itself doesn't count as income? That's a relief! But what about the taxes you have to pay on the conversion? Doesn't that count as income?

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Sofia Gomez

Good question! The taxes you pay on the conversion don't count as earned income for SSDI purposes. It's considered unearned income, which doesn't affect your SSDI benefits. But it could impact other income-based benefits if you have any.

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Ava Williams

Man, the whole system is rigged against us. Why does it have to be so complicated? šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Miguel Castro

OP, whatever you do, DO NOT make any moves without consulting a professional. I thought I knew what I was doing and ended up losing my benefits for 3 months. It was a nightmare!

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Zainab Ibrahim

Oof, that sounds rough. What exactly happened, if you don't mind sharing?

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Miguel Castro

Long story short, I did a rollover and didn't report it properly. SSA thought it was earned income and suspended my benefits. Took forever to sort out the mess. Learn from my mistakes!

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Connor O'Neill

Hey guys, I found a method to actually get someone on the phone at SSA. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's the link: https://www.claimyr.com

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LunarEclipse

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Yara Khalil

I'm skeptical. How do we know this isn't just some scam?

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Connor O'Neill

I get the skepticism, but I've used it twice now. It's legit. Saved me hours of hold time. You can check their reviews online if you're unsure.

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Keisha Brown

20 bucks to avoid hours on hold? Sign me up! šŸ™Œ

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Paolo Esposito

idk about yall but im so tired of trying to figure out these rules. feels like we need a law degree just to manage our own money šŸ™„

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Amina Toure

Has anyone considered using a Special Needs Trust instead? It might be a way to protect your assets without affecting your benefits. Just a thought!

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Oliver Weber

Interesting idea! How exactly does that work?

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Amina Toure

A Special Needs Trust is set up to supplement, not replace, your benefits. The assets in the trust don't count against your resource limits for SSDI. But again, you'd need a lawyer to set it up properly.

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FireflyDreams

Guys, I just got off the phone with SSA (thanks to that Claimyr thing someone mentioned). The rep said that while the rollover itself doesn't affect SSDI, if it pushes your MAGI over $85,000 for the year, it could increase your Medicare premiums. Something to keep in mind!

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Natasha Kuznetsova

Wait, what? There's a connection between IRA rollovers and Medicare premiums? This system is wild šŸ¤Æ

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FireflyDreams

Yep, it's called IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount). The more you know, right? šŸŒˆ

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Javier Morales

Anyone else feel like were playing a game of financial Jenga with these benefits? One wrong move and the whole thing comes crashing down šŸ˜…

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