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What is the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA?
Traditional IRA | Roth IRA |
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Tax Benefits | |
Contributions may be tax-deductible Earnings grow tax-deferred Withdrawals generally are taxable |
Contributions are not tax-deductible Earnings generally grow tax-free Withdrawals generally are tax-free |
Contributions | |
Visit www.irs.gov for information about contribution maximum amounts. |
Visit www.irs.gov for information about contribution maximum amounts. |
Catch-Up | |
Visit www.irs.gov for information about any catch-up contributions that may be allowed. |
Visit www.irs.gov for information about any catch-up contributions that may be allowed. |
Eligibility | |
Any age Must have taxable compensation No maximum income limits |
Any age Must have taxable compensation Visit www.irs.gov for information about the maximum income limits. |
Withdrawals | |
Withdrawals after 59½ without tax penalty Withdrawals before 59½ generally subject to a 10% tax penalty unless exception[1] applies Mandatory withdrawals starting at 73 |
Withdrawal of original contributions without tax penalty Withdrawal of earnings before 59½ may be subject to a 10% tax penalty unless a qualified distribution or an exception[1] applies No mandatory withdrawals |
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