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Because Roth accounts are funded with after-tax dollars, distributions are generally entirely tax-free. However, it’s possible that earnings on the actual contributions will become subject to ...

If your Roth IRA is less than five years old, you can still withdraw up to $10,000 in earnings for a home purchase without the penalty, but you will pay income taxes on the amount.

This rule applies to all Roth IRAs, including inherited ones, even if you're already over 59½ when you open the IRA. You can shorten the 5-year aging requirement by contributing for the prior tax ...

If your traditional IRA isn't tax-deductible, a Roth IRA is the better choice. With the Roth IRA, contributions are made with after-tax dollars, and there are income limits. 4.

And unlike a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA doesn’t require you to take required minimum distributions (RMD) when you reach age 73. But be warned. Going through the backdoor can lead to a tax pitfall.