Did a backdoor Roth conversion previously, have some additional Rollover IRA I can't roll into my 401k. Should I convert that portion as well?
I did a backdoor conversion earlier in the year for $7000. I had an old 401k I forgot about that has about $8500 in it. My new 401k provider doesn't allow IRA rollovers, I confirmed with our benefits team that's a plan restriction. I rolled that old 401k into a Trad IRA before I knew I couldn't rollover into the 401k, apparently that changed very recently as i've done it in the past.
I'm wondering how best to handle this. If I convert this money as well, will I owe taxes on the full $15500, or only the second part I converted?
If I leave the money in there and trigger the pro-rata rule and convert next year my understanding is I'll still owe taxes but I can split the tax liability for 2026 and then 2027. I'll just owe some for 2026 on my conversion and some in 2027.
It's not a huge amount so I'm ok with paying the tax on it, I can offset it in other ways. Just wondering the best approach. Thanks!