Traditional and Roth IRAs allow you to save money for retirement. This chart highlights some of their similarities and differences. Show
Who can contribute?Traditional IRAYou can contribute if you (or your spouse if filing jointly) have taxable compensation. Prior to January 1, 2020, you were unable to contribute if you were age 70½ or older. Roth IRAYou can contribute at any age if you (or your spouse if filing jointly) have taxable compensation and your modified adjusted gross income is below certain amounts (see and 2022 and 2023 limits). Are my contributions deductible?Traditional IRAYou can deduct your contributions if you qualify. Roth IRAYour contributions aren’t deductible. How much can I contribute?The most you can contribute to all of your traditional and Roth IRAs is the smaller of:
What is the deadline to make contributions?Your tax return filing deadline (not including extensions). For example, you can make 2022 IRA contributions until April 18, 2023. When can I withdraw money?You can withdraw money anytime. Do I have to take required minimum distributions?Traditional IRAsYou must start taking distributions by April 1 following the year in which you turn age 72 (70 1/2 if you reach the age of 70 ½ before January 1, 2020) and by December 31 of later years. Any deductible contributions and earnings you withdraw or that are distributed from your traditional IRA are taxable. Also, if you are under age 59 ½ you may have to pay an additional 10% tax for early withdrawals unless you qualify for an exception. Roth IRAsNot required if you are the original owner. None if it’s a qualified distribution (or a withdrawal that is a qualified distribution). Otherwise, part of the distribution or withdrawal may be taxable. If you are under age 59 ½, you may also have to pay an additional 10% tax for early withdrawals unless you qualify for an exception. Are my withdrawals and distributions taxable?Traditional IRAsAny deductible contributions and earnings you withdraw or that are distributed from your traditional IRA are taxable. Also, if you are under age 59 ½ you may have to pay an additional 10% tax for early withdrawals unless you qualify for an exception. Roth IRAsNone if it’s a qualified distribution (or a withdrawal that is a qualified distribution). Otherwise, part of the distribution or withdrawal may be taxable. If you are under age 59 ½, you may also have to pay an additional 10% tax for early withdrawals unless you qualify for an exception. A Roth IRA is an IRA that, except as explained below, is subject to the rules that apply to a traditional IRA.
The same combined contribution limit applies to all of your Roth and traditional IRAs. Limits on Roth IRA contributions based on modified AGIYour Roth IRA contribution might be limited based on your filing status and income.
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To contribute to a Roth IRA, single tax filers must have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of less than $144,000 in 2022 or less than $153,000 in 2023. If married and filing jointly, your joint MAGI must be under $214,000 in 2022 or $228,000 in 2023. Annual Roth IRA contribution limits in 2022 and 2023 are the same as traditional IRAs:
How much money you make affects the maximum amount you can contribute to a Roth IRA. For example, if your MAGI is less than $138,000 in 2023 and you're a single filer, you can contribute the full amount. If your MAGI is more than $138,000, but less than $153,000, you can contribute a reduced amount to a Roth. To see who is eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, check out the tables below for Roth IRA income limits and Roth IRA contribution limits for 2022 and 2023. (These Roth IRA income limits are based on modified adjusted gross income, which is your adjusted gross income with some deductions added back in.) 2022 or 2023 Income range Maximum annual contribution Single, head of household, or married, filing separately (if you didn't live with spouse during year) 2022: $6,000 ($7,000 if 50 or older). 2023: $6,500 ($7,500 if 50 or older). 2022: More than $129,000, but less than $144,000. 2023: More than $138,000, but less than $153,000. Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) 2022: $6,000 ($7,000 if 50 or older). 2023: $6,500 ($7,500 if 50 or older). 2022: More than $204,000, but less than $214,000. 2023: More than $218,000, but less than $228,000. Married filing separately (if you lived with spouse at any time during year) 2022 and 2023: Less than $10,000. 2022 and 2023: $10,000 or more. Can I contribute to a Roth IRA if my income is too high?One way to get around the Roth IRA income limit is to do a backdoor Roth IRA, which involves putting money in a traditional IRA and then converting the account to a Roth IRA. (Here's how to do a backdoor Roth IRA.) Calculate your reduced Roth contributionContributing to a Roth (if you’re eligible) can be a great idea, even if your contribution is reduced because of your income. Even if your contribution is at a reduced amount, your money will be contributed after taxes and you'll get to take distributions from a Roth IRA tax-free in retirement. Assuming you follow the Roth IRA withdrawal rules, you won’t pay taxes on any investment growth. You’ll also gain some valuable tax diversification in retirement: Because Roth IRA distributions aren’t included in your income in retirement, pulling money from that pot in addition to a traditional IRA or 401(k) could keep you in a lower tax bracket, potentially reducing the taxes on your Social Security benefits and lowering Medicare premiums that increase at higher income levels. (Read more about the pros and cons of Roth IRAs.) NerdWallet rating NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula for online brokers and robo-advisors takes into account over 15 factors, including account fees and minimums, investment choices, customer support and mobile app capabilities. NerdWallet rating NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. 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If, say, your earned income is $3,000, your Roth IRA contribution limit is also $3,000 for that year. If you don’t have any earned income during the year, you can’t contribute. (The exception is the spousal IRA, which allows a nonworking spouse to contribute to an IRA based on the taxable compensation of the working spouse.) Contributing too much to a RothContributions in excess of the annual Roth IRA limits can trigger a penalty from the IRS that could easily wipe out any investment income. But here’s the good news: You’re allowed to backtrack. If you realize your mistake prior to filing your tax return, withdraw the excess contributions and the earnings you received on them. If you’ve already filed, you can remove the excess and earnings within six months, and file an amended tax return. In both cases, you’ll pay taxes on the earnings but no penalty. The other option is to reduce the following year’s contribution by the excess amount, but you’ll pay a 6% penalty on the excess that was contributed, for every year it remains in the account. The lesson: Keep track of your Roth IRA contributions, especially if you use more than one account. If you have questions about removing excess funds, it may make sense to work with a tax advisor. Who is not eligible to open a Roth IRA?Single filers can't contribute to a Roth IRA if they earn more than $144,000 in 2022 ($153,000 in 2023). For married couples filing jointly, the limit is $214,000 ($228,000 in 2023).
What is the minimum income for Roth IRA?Income: To contribute to a Roth IRA, you must have compensation (i.e. wages, salary, tips, professional fees, bonuses). Your modified adjusted gross income must be less than: $160,000 - Married filing jointly. $10,000 - Married filing separately (and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year).
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