IRMAA Surcharge Calculator

Find out which Medicare IRMAA bracket you're in — and whether a Roth conversion could save you thousands per year in hidden surcharges.

⚠ The Hidden Medicare Tax: If your MAGI crosses certain thresholds, Medicare tacks on an IRMAA surcharge of $888 to $5,328 per year per couple. Most retirees don't know they're paying it — and don't realize a Roth conversion can eliminate it entirely.

Your Retirement Income

MAGI = Other Income + RMD + Taxable SS + Tax-Exempt Interest
Enter 0 for current situation only, or an amount to compare
Used to calculate future RMD after conversion
YOUR IRMAA SURCHARGE

IRMAA Bracket Table — Where Do You Fall?

What This Means For You

Don't Pay More Than You Have To

IRMAA surcharges can cost you $5,000+ per year. Schedule a free consultation to see how a Roth conversion strategy could save you thousands.

Key Planning Concepts

Key strategies that protect your retirement from hidden tax claims and market losses.

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The IRS Has a Claim on Your IRA

At a combined 35% tax rate, a $2.6M IRA carries a $982,000 embedded IRS claim — money that isn't yours. A Roth conversion systematically removes that claim, dollar by dollar, so every cent stays in your family.

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Indexed Growth Strategy (IGS)

Floor-protected, point-to-point indexed crediting with 80% participation in S&P 500 gains — and a 0% floor so you never lose money in down years (e.g., 2022's −19.4% becomes 0%). No annual fees. Credited as a single lump sum at term end.

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Phase 1 → Phase 2 Conversion

Roth conversion isn't all-or-nothing. Phase 1 starts the prescription — converting ~$50K/year over 7 years to eliminate a portion of the IRS claim. Phase 2 completes it, removing the remaining claim entirely. Measured, tax-efficient, and deliberate.

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IRMAA & RMD Elimination

Converting to Roth reduces your future MAGI — which can drop you out of IRMAA surcharge brackets and save thousands per year on Medicare premiums. After full conversion, RMDs = $0 — no more forced distributions pushing you into higher brackets.

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Widow Penalty Protection

When one spouse passes, the survivor drops to Single filing status — higher tax brackets, more Social Security taxed, and an IRMAA bracket jump. Roth assets are tax-free and don't inflate income, providing critical protection during a devastating life transition.

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