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Roth IRA Calculator

Grow retirement dollars completely tax-free.

Enter your age, contribution, and expected return. See where your Roth lands at retirement — and how much more you'll keep than with a Traditional IRA.

$1,120,807

tax-free at 65

35 years of growth

Your Roth setup

Tax comparison

Roth projection

Balance @ retirement

$1,120,807

Total contributions

$253,000

Growth

$867,807

vs. Traditional (after-tax)

+$246,578

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Projected $1,120,807 at age 65 — tax-free at withdrawal.

Roth beats Traditional here by ~$246,578 in after-tax dollars given your retirement tax rate.

  • You're at the annual max.
  • Roth withdrawals are 100% tax-free after 59½ + 5-year rule — a huge hedge against higher future tax rates.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the 2025 Roth IRA contribution limit?

$7,000 per year (plus a $1,000 catch-up if you're 50+). Income phase-outs start around $150k single / $236k married filing jointly.

Roth vs. Traditional — how do I choose?

Roth is best when your current tax rate is lower than what you expect in retirement. Young professionals, dual-income savers with a long runway, and anyone hedging against future tax hikes usually favor Roth.

When can I withdraw Roth money?

You can pull contributions (not earnings) out anytime tax- and penalty-free. Earnings are tax-free after age 59½ AND 5 years since your first Roth contribution.

What if I earn too much?

Look into a Backdoor Roth IRA — contribute to a non-deductible Traditional IRA, then convert to Roth. Works cleanly if you don't already have a Traditional IRA balance.

Can I contribute to both a Roth IRA and a 401(k)?

Yes — limits are separate. Max both if you can: $23,500 in the 401(k) + $7,000 in the Roth IRA = $30,500/year of tax-advantaged savings.

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