Traditional IRAs
Plan for your future with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
The Traditional IRA is a tax-deferred account until withdrawals are made. If you are under 70 1/2 for the entire tax year and have earned income, you are eligible to establish a Traditional IRA.
Who can Contribute?
Anyone with earned income can contribute to a traditional IRA, including:
- Wages, salaries, commissions, tips, or bonuses
- Net income from self-employment
- A spouse who files a joint return and has earned income
How much can I contribute?
Tax Year | Under 50 - Years Old | Over 50 - Years Old |
---|---|---|
2024 | up to $7,000.00 | up to $8,000.00 |
2025 | up to $7,000.00 | up to $8,000.00 |
Contributions cannot exceed compensation.
Who can make deductible contributions?
Deductible up to the annual contribution limit:
- Single individuals not active in employer retirement plans
- Single individuals active in qualified retirement plans with MAGI* below defined limits
- Married couples with neither spouse active in an employer retirement plan
- Married individuals active in qualified retirement plans filing joint tax returns with MAGI below defined limits
- Married individuals not active in qualified retirement plans filing joint tax returns with spouses who are, as long as MAGI is below defined limits
*MAGI - Modified Adjusted Gross Income.
What are the tax advantages?
- Earnings grow tax-deferred until withdrawn
- Contributions may be tax-deductible
When can you withdraw without restrictions?
- Qualified higher-education expenses
- First-time home purchases
- Age 59 1/2
- Disability
- Qualifying medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of adjusted gross income
- Payment to beneficiaries upon the owner's death
- Payment of health insurance premiums while unemployed for 12 weeks or longer
For more information about Traditional IRAs please contact a Member Service Representative, a Collins Wealth Management Group advisor, or First Community Trust.
A transfer fee will be charged on all transfers out of the account as listed on the Fee Schedule. This fee may be waived for certain transfers.
Important Legal Disclosures
Please consult a tax advisor for additional tax information.