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If my Traditional IRA contains non-tax deductible contributions, can I convert just that part of my savings that is deductible to avoid paying taxes?

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If my Traditional IRA contains non-tax deductible contributions, can I convert just that part of my savings that is deductible to avoid paying taxes?

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No. You can not designate which portion of your account is converted, even if you do a partial conversion. The distribution of your funds will include a proportional mix of tax deductible and non-tax deductible contributions from ALL of your Traditional IRAs.