Question

Jimmy establishes a Roth IRA at age 47 and contributes a total of $89,600 over 18 years. The account is now worth $112,000. Assume that Jimmy meets the income limitation at the time of the contributions.How much of these funds may Jimmy withdraw tax-free?

Answer 1

Answer: $112,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Jimmy is able to withdraw the entire $112,000 tax-free.

This is because to be able to Withdraw tax-free, one must have deposited money in the IRA for a minimum of 5 years and the person must be at least 59.5 years of age.

Those 2 criteria are met by Jimmy who deposited for 18 years and is now aged 65.