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Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs

Individual Retirement Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) allow taxpayers to save independently for retirement. Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs differ primarily in the timing of tax benefits.

Note
Eligibility for deductions and Roth contributions may depend on income limitations.
Summary
Traditional and Roth IRAs provide different approaches to retirement tax planning.