Roth IRA for Tax-free retirement income

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Would you like to be able to make tax-free withdrawals from your account in retirement?  A Roth IRA may be for you!

A Roth IRA is an Individual Retirement Account that is funded with earned income that has already been taxed.  The advantage of this account, as compared to a Traditional IRA, is that withdrawals are free of federal income tax (to include tax-free growth).  Current limits for Roth IRA contributions are $6000/year for ages 49 and below, and $7000/year for those ages 50 and above.

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Is there an age limit?No. You can contribute at any age if you (or your spouse if filing jointly) have taxable compensation and your modified AGI is below certain amounts.No. You can contribute at any age if you (or your spouse if filing jointly) have taxable compensation. Note: Prior to January 1, 2020, you were unable to contribute if you were age 70½ or older.
Are contributions tax deductible?Roth IRA contributions are not tax deductible.You can deduct your IRA contributions if you qualify.
How much can I contribute?For 2020, the maximum is $6,000, or $7,000 if you’re age 50 or older by the end of the year.For 2020, the maximum is $6,000, or $7,000 if you’re age 50 or older by the end of the year.
Is there a deadline for contributions?The IRS allows you until tax day, April 15th, to make prior year contributions.The IRS allows you until tax day, April 15th, to make prior year contributions.
Do I have to take RMDs?No.You must start taking distributions by April 1 following the year in which you turn age 72 (70 1/2 if you reach the age of 70 ½ before January 1, 2020) and by December 31 of following years.
Are my withdrawals taxable?Withdrawals and distributions are not taxable as long as the five-year requirement has been met.Yes, they are taxed at your tax bracket at the time of withdrawal.
Are there income limits to be able to contribute?Yes. It depends on your modified adjusted gross income and how you file your taxes. Click here for more information.No.
When can I withdraw money from my account?Withdrawals made from principal dollars are tax free, but the growth is taxed and penalized at 10% if withdrawn before age 59 1/2. Click here for some exceptions.The IRS imposes a 10% penalty in addition to the tax for withdrawals made before age 59 1/2. Click here for some exceptions.
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