Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA: Tax Math Comparison

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Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA: Tax Math Comparison

Compare upfront tax deductions versus tax-free withdrawals in retirement to pick the optimal IRA.

Tax Now vs Tax Later

Traditional IRAs provide tax deductions on contributions today, with ordinary income tax due in retirement. Roth IRAs use post-tax dollars now, yielding tax-free withdrawals later.