JP13's question on 401(k) and Roth IRA

[papogi]

JP13 posted previously, but for some reason, the thread is closed. I wanted to repost it for him/her to start the responses. The original post:

401K rollover to Roth

I have a 401k from a company that I worked for a few years ago and since then I have stopped contribution to it. I want to roll it over into a Roth IRA if it is possible. How do I go about doing this and is this a good solution.

[BPickerCPA]

You cannot roll directly from a 401k to a Roth. You must roll the 401k into a traditional IRA first. Then, if you are eligible, and desire to do so, you can convert the traditional IRA into a Roth.

Whether you should or shouldn't is beyond what we can answer from the limited info given.