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#RI-69aa7ff6·3 months ago·
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Lookback: Q1 2026

Mistakenly contributed to traditional IRA

Contributed to traditional IRA and did a Backdoor Roth, now taxed too much

What I wish I knew
"Income is too high for Backdoor Roth"
If I could tell you one thing
"Check income before doing a Backdoor Roth"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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