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May 4, 2009
By Jamie Downey
Boston.com

The Roth IRA has many benefits, especially for families with larger estates. However, due to income limitations, many are disqualified from accessing a Roth IRA. Back in 2006, President Bush signed into law a new set of rules for Roth IRA conversions that occur in 2010. For many people, this may be the tax planning event of a lifetime. All taxpayers can take advantage of the Roth IRA of these new rules. Here is how:

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