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The Roth Conversion Deadline Is Dec. 31, but the Tax Bill Comes Due Jan. 15. Retirees Who Don’t Prepay Get Hit With a Penalty on Top.
David Beren Sun, August 30, 2026 at 11:42 AM EDT 5 min read Quick Read A Dec. 31 Roth conversion triggers a tax bill due Jan. 15, and missing quarterly estimated payments generates interest-like penalties before you even file.
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A Roth conversion completed by December 31 creates a tax liability that must be paid by January 15. If the taxpayer has not made the required quarterly estimated payments, the IRS imposes interest‑like penalties that accrue before the return is filed.
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