Feature Traditional IRA1 Roth IRA1
Tax-deductible2 contributions Yes No
Tax-deferred earnings Yes Yes
Maximum annual contribution
  • Single: $6,000

  • Married Filing Jointly $12,000

  • Over age 50: additional $1,000 to above limits per individual

  • Single: $6,000

  • Married Filing Jointly $12,000

  • Over age 50: additional $1,000 to above limits per individual

Tax-free withdrawal of earnings No

Yes

If account is held for five years after the first contribution is made, and any of the following reasons apply:

  • Age 59 and ½ and older
  • Disability
  • Death
  • First-time home purchase3
Penalty-free distribution

Qualified exceptions to the 10% penalty:

  • Age 59 and ½ and older
  • Disability
  • Unreimbursed medical expenses above 10% Adjusted Gross Income
  • Health insurance costs if unemployed for more than 12 weeks
  • Eligible higher education expenses
  • First time home purchase3
  • IRS levy of the account
  • Substantially equal periodic annuity payments
  • Qualified reservist distribution

Qualified exceptions to the 10% penalty:

  • Age 59 and ½ and older
  • Disability
  • Unreimbursed medical expenses above 10% Adjusted Gross Income
  • Health insurance costs if unemployed for more than 12 weeks
  • Eligible higher education expenses
  • First time home purchase3
  • IRS levy of the account
  • Substantially equal periodic annuity payments
  • Qualified reservist distribution
Age deadline for contributions No age limit No age limit
  1. Fees may reduce account earnings. Early withdrawal may be subject to taxation and penalties by the IRS and interest penalties may be charged by the Bank. $15 account closing fee and $12 annual administration fee apply.
  2. Consult with your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your IRA Account contributions.
  3. If both you and your spouse are first-time homebuyers, each of you can receive distributions up to $10,000 for a first home without having to pay the 10% penalty.
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