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Roth Conversion Withdrawal Schedule Calculator

Roth Conversion Withdrawal Schedule Calculator turns your planning assumptions into an actionable estimate of total projected withdrawals. Adjust the values to compare scenarios, then use the supporting figures to see what drives the result. The calculation is a planning aid, not a prediction, and it leaves rates and tax assumptions under your control.

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the assumptions that describe your Roth conversion plan.
  2. Use marginal tax rates rather than average tax rates where the field calls for them.
  3. Select Calculate to update the estimate.
  4. Review the main result together with the secondary figures and assumptions.

Formula

Each year: ending balance = beginning balance × (1 + return) − withdrawal; withdrawal grows by the selected annual rate.

What the result means

The main result adds the withdrawals the account can fund, capped by the available balance each year.

This is a planning projection. Roth distribution tax treatment and five-year rules depend on account history and circumstances.

Example calculation

A $250,000 balance earning 5% with a $20,000 first withdrawal growing 2% produces a year-by-year projection rather than a simple balance divided by spending.

Tips for better results

  • Model conversions year by year when tax brackets change.
  • Keep money for conversion tax outside the IRA when practical.
  • Check the five-year rules before planning early access.
  • Include state tax if it applies to the conversion.
  • Compare several future tax-rate assumptions.

Frequently asked questions

Does this Roth conversion withdrawal schedule apply the five-year rule?

No. It projects cash flow only; verify each conversion's five-year period before taking an early distribution.

What happens if a planned withdrawal exceeds the Roth balance?

The model caps that year's withdrawal at the remaining balance and reports the first depletion year.

Are withdrawals assumed to happen at the start or end of each year?

The calculator applies annual growth first and then subtracts the withdrawal at year-end.

Can the annual withdrawal decrease over time?

Yes. Enter a negative withdrawal increase rate, within the allowed range.

Does the schedule include taxes on qualified Roth withdrawals?

No. Qualified Roth withdrawals are generally tax-free, but eligibility is not determined by this calculator.

Schedule variables

VariableMeaning
ReturnAnnual growth before that year's withdrawal
Withdrawal growthAnnual change in planned spending

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