- Contribution limits for 2009
- Individual: Up to $5,000
- Married filing jointly: Up to $10,000 ($5,000 each)
- Catch-up contribution of $1,000 applies to members 50 and over
- Actual contribution limits depend on income and participation in an employer retirement plan
- Distributions
- After age 59½ you can withdraw your Traditional IRA funds
- Distributions may be subject to income tax
- You must take distributions by April of the year following the year in with you reach 70½
- Early withdrawal may be subject to a 10% penalty. Exceptions include disability, death and payment to beneficiaries, first-time home buyer expenses up to $10,000 and qualified high-education expenses.
To open a Traditional IRA: