Understanding Traditional IRA and Roth IRA

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are among the most popular tools available to help individuals save for retirement while taking advantage of valuable tax benefits. Two of the most common options are the Traditional IRA and the Roth IRA.

While both are designed to help you build retirement savings, they differ in how and when taxes are applied.

Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

Feature Traditional IRA Roth IRA
Contributions May be tax-deductible After-tax contributions
Growth Tax-deferred Tax-free potential
Retirement Withdrawals Generally taxable Generally tax-free if qualified
RMDs Required under IRS rules No lifetime RMDs for original owner
Current Tax Benefit Potential deduction today Potential tax-free income later

Which IRA Is Right for You?

The best choice depends on your personal circumstances, including your current
income, tax situation, retirement goals, and long-term financial strategy.

Some individuals prefer the immediate tax advantages of a Traditional IRA, while others
value the future tax-free income potential offered by a Roth IRA.

At Sagun Financials, we help individuals understand their retirement savings options and
determine which strategies may best align with their long-term financial goals.

Traditional IRA

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Contributions

May be tax-deductible

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Growth

ax-deferred

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Retirement Withdrawals

Generally taxable

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RMDs

Required under IRS rules

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Current Tax Benefit

Potential deduction today

Roth IRA

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Contributions

After-tax contributions

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Growth

Tax-free potential

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Retirement Withdrawals

Generally tax-free if qualified

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RMDs

No lifetime RMDs for original owner

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Current Tax Benefit

Potential tax-free income later

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