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FEATURE

REGULAR

ROTH
Tax-Deductible Contributions3 Yes No
Tax-Deferred Earnings Yes Yes
Maximum Annual Contribution

Single   $5,0004,5
     
Married filing jointly   $10,0005

Single   $5,0004,5
     
Married filing jointly   $10,0005
Tax-free Withdrawal of Earnings No

Yes

If account is held for five years after the first contribution is made, and any of the following reasons apply.

  • Age 59 1/2 and
    older
  • Disability
  • Death
  • First-time home
    purchase6
  • Penalty-Free Distribution Qualified exceptions to the 10% penalty:

  • Age 59 1/2 and older
  • Death
  • Disability
  • Unreimbursed medical expenses above 7.5%
    Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
  • Health Insurance costs if unemployed for more
    than 12 weeks
  • Eligible higher educational expenses
  • First-time home purchase6
  • IRS levy of the account
  • Substantially equal periodic annuity payments
  • Age Deadline for Contributions 70 1/2 No Age Limit
    1 Fees may reduce account earnings. Early withdrawal is subject to taxation and penalties by the IRS and interest penalties may be charged by the Bank. $15 account closing fee and $12 annual administration fee apply. The minimum opening deposit is $100.
    2 Fees may reduce account earnings. Interest penalties may be charged by the Bank, $15 account closing fee and $12 annual administration fee apply. The minimum opening deposit is $100.
    3 Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your IRA Account contributions.
    4 $5,000 maximum in either a Roth Account or a Regular IRA Account, or in a combination of both.
    5 The maximum annual contribution for single individuals age 50 or older is $6,000; for married individuals age 50 or older filing jointly is $12,000.
    6 If both you and your spouse are first-time homebuyers, each of you can receive distributions up to $10,000 for a first home without having to pay the 10% penalty.
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