ROTH conversion – while taking monthly RMD

Fidelity calculates my RMD and distributes that calculated amount to me in 12 equal monthly payments. Given the market is way down, I’m considering a ROTH conversion with a big chunk of my IRA. As the RMD amount has to come out first, do I need to cancel my monthly distibutions for November and December, take those last 2 monthly amounts in a lump sum, and then be elgible to take my lump sum for my ROTH Conversion?



Yes, you must complete your RMD (at least for the IRA account that will fund the conversion) before doing any conversions. 

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