
Advantages | Eligibility | Maximum Contribution | Withdrawal Requirements | |
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Traditional Available in:
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Workers or non-working spouses of workers under the age of 70½. |
For tax year 2016:
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Must begin at age 70½. Penalty-free withdrawals may begin at age 59½ (or earlier for certain qualified distributions). |
Roth
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Workers or non-working spouses of any age. |
For tax year 2016:
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No minimum withdrawal requirements. Penalty-free withdrawals may begin at age 59½ if the Roth IRA is at least 5 years old (or earlier for certain qualified distributions). |
Rollover
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Individuals receiving a retirement plan distribution or have an existing IRA. | No limit. | Must begin at age 70½. Penalty-free withdrawals may begin at age 59½ (or earlier for certain medical, educational, and home purchases). |