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Roth IRA Distributions

Make sure you understand the rules of these tax-advantaged retirement accounts.

By Motley Fool Retirement TeamUpdated Nov 25, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Key Points

  • Roth IRA contributions are after-tax, enabling tax-free qualified distributions.
  • No mandatory distributions are required for Roth IRAs, unlike traditional IRA accounts.
  • Early Roth IRA distributions face taxes and penalties unless certain conditions are met.

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