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Type of AccountWho Can Contribute?Income Level Limits?
Tax Deferred?
Reduces Taxable Income?Pretax or After tax for Depositing Money?Yearly Deposit LimitsWhen can I withdraw money?Early Withdrawal Fee Amount?Age to Avoid Early Withdrawal Fee?Pay Taxes on Withdrawals and Distributions?Required minimum distributions?
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Traditional IRAYou can contribute if you (or your spouse if filed jointly) have a taxable compensation but not after you are age 70.5 or older.n/aYesPossible - depends on income, filing status and if you have an employer retirement plan.Both $ 5,500 You can withdraw money antime.10% additional tax59.5 years oldYes - taxes subject to Federal and most State income taxes based on income bracket at the time of withdrawalYou must start taking distributions by April 1 following the year in which you turn age 70.5 and by December 31 of later years.
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Roth IRAYou can contribute at any age if you (or your spouse if filing jointly) have taxable compensation and your gross modified adjusted income is below:

< $196,000 (married filing jointly)

< $10,000 (married filing separately and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year)

< $133,000 (single, head of household, or married filing separately and you did not live with your spouse at any time during the year)
See box to leftYesNoAfter tax $ 5,500 You can withdraw money antime.10% additional tax59.5 years oldNone if its a qualified distribution (or a withdrawal that is a qualified distribution). Otherwise, part of the distribution or withdrawal may be taxable.

Qualified distribution:

1. Made after 5-year period beginning the first taxable year for which a contribution was made to a Roth IRA set up for your benefit, and
2. The payment or distribution is:
-made on or after the date you reach age 59.5
-made because you are disabled
-made to a beneficiary or to your estate after your death, or
-one that meets the requirements listed under First home
Not required if you are the original owner.
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Roth 401(k)You can contribute if you (or your spouse if filed jointly) have a taxable compensation but not after you are age 70.5 or older.n/aYesNoAfter tax $ 18,000 You can withdraw money antime.10% additional tax59.5 years oldSame as Roth IRA AccountYou must start taking distributions by April 1 following the year in which you turn age 70.5 and by December 31 of later years., unless still working and not a 5% owner.
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401(k)You can contribute if you (or your spouse if filed jointly) have a taxable compensation but not after you are age 70.5 or older.n/aYesYesPretax $ 18,000 You can withdraw money antime.10% additional tax59.5 years oldYes - taxes subject to Federal and most State income taxes based on income bracket at the time of withdrawalSame as designated Roth 401(k) account
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Sources
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A Random Walk Down Wall Street
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http://www.investopedia.com/
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https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/traditional-iras
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http://www.rothira.com/roth-ira-limits
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http://www.traditionalira.com/ira-contribution-limits
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http://finance.zacks.com/can-make-pretax-contributions-individual-ira-1712.html
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http://time.com/money/4258994/traditional-401k-roth-401k-retirement/
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https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/roth-comparison-chart
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