evelynm
Employee Tax Expert

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Hello:

You have to hold the Roth IRA for at least five years after conversion for tax free treatment:

 The overall 5 year waiting period for owning a Roth IRA.    You can withdraw your basis but not your earnings.  However, if the withdrawal is otherwise qualified, the penalty for withdrawing earnings from a conversion is only the 10% penalty for early withdrawal, and that does not apply if you are over age 59-1/2. 

See the link for further details:  https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/investments-and-taxes/now-everyone-can-convert-to-a-roth/L4NEqO...

 

Have an amazing day. Evelyn M (CPA 20+ years)
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