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| Traditional IRA Account | Roth IRA Account | Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifications | Must have earned income and not have reached age 70½ by the end of the year. | Must have earned income. There are no age restrictions. | The designated beneficiary must be an individual under the age of 18. The age-18 limitation will not apply to any designated beneficiary with special needs. |
| Maximum Contributions |
2017-18: |
2017-18: |
2017-18: $2,000 per beneficiary (ESA contributions do not count against IRA contribution limits) |
| Tax Status of Earnings | Tax-deferred until withdrawal | Earnings grow tax-deferred. Tax-free on qualified withdrawals | Earnings grow tax-deferred. Tax-free on qualified withdrawals |
| Nonrefundable Tax Credit | Up to $1000 for certain individuals—income requirements apply | Up to $1000 for certain individuals -income requirements apply | Not applicable |
| Contribution Restrictions | None if you are under age 70½ and have earned income. However, if you are an active participant in an employer retirement plan, your contribution may not be deductible (See tax-deduction section below). |
Yes, 2018 contributions phase out between $120,000 - $135,000 for singles and $189,000 - $199,000 for married couples. Married filing separate phase out: $0 - $10,000 Yes, 2017 contributions phase out between $118,000 - $133,000 for singles and $186,000 - $196,000 for married couples filing jointly. Married filing separate phase out - $0 - $10,000 |
Yes, 2017 - 2018 contributions phase out between $95,000 - $110,000 for single tax filers and $190,000 - $220,000 for joint tax filers.
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| Tax Deduction | Yes (See Traditional IRA Tax Deduction explanation chart below) | No | No |
| IRS Penalties for Early Withdrawal | None if: - Over 59 ½ - Death or disability - Qualified medical expenses - Certain health insurance - Qualified college expenses - 1st time home purchase (up to $10,000) - Due to IRS levy |
None if: - Over 59 ½ - Death or disability - Qualified medical expenses - Certain health insurance - Qualified college expenses - 1st time home purchase (up to $10,000) - Due to IRS levy |
None if: - For payment of qualified education expenses |
| Required Distributions | Must begin by April 1 following year participant turns 70 ½ | Only after death of the participant | Must be completed 30 days after beneficiary reaches age 30 (except for special needs children) or death |
| Contribution Age Limit | Not allowed after the year age 70 ½ is attained | None | Not allowed after attaining age 18 except for special needs children |
Traditional IRA Account Tax Deduction explanation
Contributions up to the limit are fully tax-deductible if you are not an active participant in an employer sponsored retirement plan. If you are an active participant and a single tax filer your deductibility phase out range for tax year 2018 is $63,000 - $73,000, up from $62,000 to $72,000 in 2017. If you are married and filing a joint return your deductibility phase out range for tax year 2018 is $101,000 - $121,000, up from $99,000 to $119,000 in 2017. Note: If your spouse is an active participant, such spouse is subject to a separate deductibility phase out range of $189,000 - $199,000 for 2018 and $186,000 - $196,000 for 2017.
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