Comparison of Traditional
IRA’s and Roth IRA’s
| Traditional IRA | Roth IRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum yearly contribution (2024) |
Lesser of $7,000 or 100% of earned income ($8,000 if age 50 or older) |
Lesser of $7,000 or 100% of earned income ($8,000 if age 50 or older) |
| Income limitation for contributions |
No | Yes |
| Tax-deductible contributions | Yes. Fully deductible if neither you nor your spouse is covered by a retirement plan. Otherwise, your deduction depends on your income and filing status. |
No. Contributions to a Roth IRA are never tax deductible. |
| Age restriction on contributions |
No. | No. |
| Tax-deferred growth | Yes. | Yes; tax free if you meet the requirements for a qualified distribution. |
| Required minimum distributions during lifetime |
Yes. Distributions must begin by April 1 following the year you reach age 73. |
No. Distributions are not required during your lifetime. |
| Federal income tax on distributions |
Yes, to the extent that a distribution represents deductible contributions and investment earnings. |
No, for qualified distributions. For nonqualified distributions, only the earnings portion is taxable. |
| 10% penalty on early distributions |
Yes, the penalty applies to taxable distributions if you are under age 59 1/2 and do not qualify for an exception. |
No, for qualified distributions. For nonqualified distributions, the penalty may apply to the earnings portion. (Special rules apply to amounts converted from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.) |
| Includable in taxable estate of IRA owner at death |
Yes. | Yes. |
| Beneficiaries pay income tax on distributions after IRA owner’s death |
Yes, to the extent that a distribution represents deductible contributions and investment earnings. |
Generally no, as long as the account has been in existence for at least five years. |
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