Roth IRAs

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Bank
gptkbp:benefits Tax-free growth
Flexibility in withdrawals
No age limit for contributions if income requirements are met
Income limits for contributions
No immediate tax deduction for contributions
Potential tax implications on conversions
gptkbp:cancellationReason Qualified education expenses
First-time home purchase up to $10,000
gptkbp:contribution April 15 of the following year
Earned income
$6,000 per year
$7,000 per year for individuals aged 50 and over
Spousal contributions allowed
gptkbp:distribution No required minimum distributions during account holder's lifetime
gptkbp:financial_aid Considered in financial aid calculations
Phase-out for modified AGI over $140,000 for single filers
Phase-out for modified AGI over $208,000 for married couples filing jointly
gptkbp:food_options Available for more investment choices
Can_convert_traditional_IRA_to_Roth_IRA
gptkbp:growthRate Compounded tax-free
gptkbp:historicalContext Introduced in 1997
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roth IRAs
gptkbp:investmentFocus Bonds
Stocks
Mutual funds
ETFs
Used for estate planning
Used for retirement income strategy
Used for tax diversification
gptkbp:is_open_to Banks
Brokerages
Credit unions
Investment firms
gptkbp:is_popular_among High-income earners
Young investors
Retirement planners
gptkbp:isBeneficialFor Can name beneficiaries for tax-free inheritance
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Senator_William_Roth
gptkbp:rateOfFire 10% penalty on earnings if withdrawn before age 59½
gptkbp:revenue Taxed on converted amount in the year of conversion
gptkbp:rollingStock Can be rolled over from traditional IRAs
gptkbp:rules Contributions can be withdrawn anytime tax-free
Earnings can be withdrawn tax-free after age 59½
Account must be open for at least 5 years for tax-free earnings withdrawal
gptkbp:social_responsibility Tax-free withdrawals
gptkbp:state Varies by state
gptkbp:type Retirement savings account