Save for your future with the most popular IRA

A traditional IRA is a tried-and-true investment tool for many individuals who want to save for retirement with deductible pre-tax dollars. You may consider a traditional IRA if you don’t have access to a workplace retirement savings plan or are currently in a higher tax bracket than you anticipate being in after retirement.

  • Who’s eligible for a traditional IRA? Anyone with earned income.
  • Traditional IRA annual contributions/limits: $7,000 for tax year 2024, with an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution if you’re age 50 or older.
  • Traditional IRA tax details: After reaching age 59½, you can access funds without penalties or restrictions. Earnings are taxed as ordinary income at your tax rate at withdrawal. After you reach age 73, you must take required minimum distributions (RMD).

 


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Planning ahead with a Roth IRA

A Roth IRA allows you to invest after-tax dollars toward your retirement. While contributions aren’t tax deductible, you get the benefit of withdrawing your earnings tax free and can use your contributions before retirement for qualified special purposes, if needed. A Roth IRA could be beneficial if you expect to be in a higher tax bracket during retirement.

  • Who is eligible for a Roth IRA? Eligibility is based on income level.
  • Roth IRA annual contributions/limits: $7,000 for tax year 2024, with an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution if you’re age 50 or older.
  • Roth IRA tax details: You can withdraw contributions to a Roth IRA tax free at any time. However, you’ll incur taxes and penalties if you withdraw earnings before age 59½ and if you’ve held the account less than five years. Roth IRAs don’t have required minimum distributions (RMDs).

 


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You can control how your IRA contributions are allocated. Work with a representative to consider all available options and decide which are best suited for your needs.

How many IRAs can you have?

While there’s no limit to the number of IRAs you can have, you are limited on the amount you can contribute each year. For example, if you have a traditional IRA and Roth IRA, or more than one traditional or Roth IRA, you can only contribute up to the annual limit across all accounts per tax year. You can also contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA up to the annual limit if you’re enrolled in workplace retirement plans, including a 401(k), SEP or SIMPLE IRA.

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Features

Roth IRA

Traditional IRA

Tax Advantages
Contributions

Not tax-deductible

May be tax-deductible

Earnings

Tax-deferred and possibly tax free if you meet eligibility requirements

Taxes are deferred until you begin withdrawing funds

Contributions
Maximum contributions

2023: Up to $6,500 for those under 50; $7,500 for those 50+

2024: Up to $7,000 for those under 50; $8,000 for those 50+

2023: Up to $6,500 for those under 50; $7,500 for those 50+

2024: Up to $7,000 for those under 50; $8,000 for those 50+

Eligibility

No age restrictions

However, contributions may be limited depending on MAGI tables

Anyone with earned income may contribute

Withdrawals
Tax/penalty consequences

Contributions can be withdrawn anytime without taxes or penalties

Earnings can be withdrawn, without taxes and penalties, if you're at least 59 ½ and your account has been open for 5 years or more

All earnings and deductible contributions are taxable upon withdrawal

Penalties will be assessed if withdrawals are taken before age 59 ½, or if withdrawals are not taken by age 73

Distribution requirements

None

Required minimum distributions upon reaching age 73

Exceptions to penalties

Some exceptions are made if funds are used for a first-time home purchase, education or certain medical expenses

Some exceptions are made if funds are used for a first-time home purchase, education or certain medical expenses

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