Three Retirement Account Takeaways from OBBBA
August 19, 2025
On July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) was signed into law, introducing wide-ranging tax and retirement account changes.
The article highlights three main takeaways for retirement savers:
- Roth accounts gain more prominence – OBBBA expands the availability and attractiveness of Roth-style retirement vehicles, including Roth SEP and SIMPLE IRAs, and mandates Roth catch-up contributions for high-income earners starting in 2026.
- Roth conversion opportunities improve – By removing the scheduled expiration of lower individual tax rates from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, OBBBA creates a stable, favorable environment for Roth conversions, especially when paired with new deductions like those for SALT, tips, and overtime.
- Strategic income management matters more – Many new tax breaks come with income-based phase-outs, so retirees can benefit from tactics like Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), IRA or HSA contributions, and other income-reduction strategies to preserve deductions and minimize taxes while meeting withdrawal requirements.
Learn more about the changes for retirees resulting from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Copyright © 2025, Ed Slott and Company, LLC Reprinted from The Slott Report, July 14, 2025, with permission. https://irahelp.com/slottreport/3-Retirement-Account-Takeaways-from-OBBBA Ed Slott and Company, LLC takes no responsibility for the current accuracy of this article.
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