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posted Jan 13, 2024 8:11:12 AM

I'm planning on doing a Mega back door roth conversion(401k employer) with after tax contributions later this year. Will the gains taxed as income or capital gains?

Since I can only do this once a year,  I will have gains or losses.  Will the gains or losses be treated as capital gains or income on my 1099-R?

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Level 15
Jan 13, 2024 8:45:44 AM

Ordinary income.  Investments inside a retirement account do not receive capital-gains treatment.

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Level 15
Jan 13, 2024 8:45:44 AM

Ordinary income.  Investments inside a retirement account do not receive capital-gains treatment.