ROTH IRA (INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT)
- Maximum contribution for 2019 is $6,000, and $7,000 if you are 50 years or older.
- Contributions can be made for the previous year until April 15th of the following year.
- You must have earned income, or a spouse with earned income to contribute.
- Contributions do not lower your taxable income now, grow tax deferred, and come out federal tax free as long as certain guidelines are met.
- Your income affects how much you can contribute, but you may continue to contribute at any age. No withdrawals are required.
- Non-qualified withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may be taxable and penalized.
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