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How to Calculate the Taxable Amount of an IRA Withdrawal

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Apr 29, 2025 at 11:51PM

Key Points

  • Traditional IRA withdrawals are taxable if initial contributions were deductible.
  • Roth IRA withdrawals are tax-free if conditions like age and holding period are met.
  • Nonqualified Roth withdrawals tax investment gains, not original contributions.
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