| Can I contribute? |
You are eligible to contribute if you earn compensation or file a joint
tax return with a spouse who earns compensation. Contributions may be
made at any age.
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You are eligible if you earn compensation and your modified adjusted
gross income (MAGI) is within the allowed limits.
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| Can I take an income tax deduction? |
Deductibility depends on your income, filing status, and whether you or
your spouse participates in an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
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Roth IRA contributions are not tax-deductible.
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| Taxation of contributions |
Contributions may be tax-deductible and can reduce your taxable income.
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Contributions are made with after-tax dollars.
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| Taxation of withdrawals |
Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income in retirement.
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Qualified withdrawals are completely tax-free.
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| What is MAGI? |
MAGI is your adjusted gross income before a Traditional IRA deduction,
subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments.
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MAGI is your adjusted gross income before a Traditional IRA deduction,
subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments.
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| When can I withdraw the money? |
Withdrawals are allowed at any time. Early withdrawals before age 59½
may be subject to taxes and penalties unless an exception applies.
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Withdrawals are allowed at any time, subject to federal tax rules and
possible penalties.
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| Required withdrawals? |
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) must begin at age 73.
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No required distributions during the owner’s lifetime.
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