Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Comparisons

Posted in: Uncategorized- Jul 02, 2010 No Comments

In plain terms, with a Traditional IRA the plan participant makes a tax deductible contribution, meaning the deposit in the traditional IRA isn’t taxed. The deposit and it’s earnings grow tax free for the life of the account. For example: John is age 32 and his total salary for the year is $35,000. John deposits [...]

Maximum Annual IRA Contribution Limits

Posted in: Uncategorized- Jul 01, 2010 No Comments

We are asked frequently what the maximum contribution limits are for an IRA. This depends on the tax year in which the contribution is made. Whether you are making contributions to a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, the contribution may not exceed the maximum contribution limit or 100 percent of the taxable compensation for [...]