New IRS rules for inherited IRAs became effective last year. Pay attention to avoid a 25% penalty and a "tax bomb".

Unlike with traditional IRAs, Roths do not provide tax savings, so anyone converting such funds to a Roth must pay federal income taxes on the amount converted.

An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.

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