Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)

There are advantages to both traditional and Roth IRAs. One of the biggest differences is the time at which you see the most advantage. A traditional IRA provides potential tax relief today, while a Roth IRA has the potential for the most tax benefit at time of retirement.

Traditional IRA

• No income limits to open
• No minimum contribution requirement
• Contributions are tax deductible on federal income tax*
• Earnings are tax deferred until withdrawal (when usually in lower tax bracket)
• Withdrawals can begin at age 59 ½
• Early withdrawals subject to penalty**
• Mandatory withdrawals at age 73

Roth IRA

• Income limits to be eligible to open Roth IRA***
• Contributions are NOT tax deductible
• Earnings are 100% tax free at withdrawal*
• Principal contributions can be withdrawn without penalty*
• Withdrawals on interest can begin at age 59 ½
• Early withdrawals on interest subject to penalty**
• No mandatory distribution age
• No age limit on making contributions as long as you have earned income

*Subject to some minimal conditions. Consult a tax advisor.
**Certain exceptions apply, such as healthcare, purchasing first home, etc.
***Consult a tax advisor.

Payments from your IRA are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect no withholding. You may change your withholding election at any time prior to your receipt of a payment. To change your withholding election, complete the appropriate form provided by WinSouth Credit Union.

Withholding from IRA payments, when combined with other withholding, MAY relieve you from payment of estimated income taxes. However, your withholding election does not affect the amount of income tax you pay.

You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are insufficient.