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529 → Roth IRA Rollover (SECURE 2.0)

Overfunded 529? Roll up to $35K into beneficiary's Roth IRA.

Overview

SECURE 2.0 (2024+) permits rollovers from a 529 account (15+ years old) to the beneficiary's Roth IRA — up to $35K lifetime, subject to annual Roth contribution limits. Turns 'stuck' 529 balances (overfunded, scholarship recipients) into tax-free retirement savings for adult children.

Best fit
Parents with overfunded 529sGrandparentsScholarship recipients' families
Estimated impact
Convert $35K to lifetime tax-free growth vehicle

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