08/27/2026
Your retirement account balance might not be what it seems
This is one of those "aha" moments we often have with clients.
That $800,000 in your traditional 401(k)? Uncle Sam is actually a silent partner in that account.
Here's the math: $800,000 in a traditional 401(k), assuming a 25% retirement tax bracket, gives you $600,000 of spendable wealth.
This is why we often discuss Roth conversions during those transition years between retirement and Social Security, when your income might be lower.
The IRS doesn't send annual statements showing their portion of your retirement accounts, but they'll eventually collect their share.
Contact us to run the numbers and explore potential Roth conversion opportunities.