Traditional IRA
Take advantage of this IRA that allows you to defer taxes on your earnings until they’re withdrawn.
Contribution limits1 for 2013 are as follows:
- Age 49 and under: $5,500
- Age 50 and above: $5,500 + $1,000 catch-up
Contribution limits1 for 2012 (contribution deadline is April 15, 2013)2 are as follows:
- Age 49 and under: $5,000
- Age 50 and above: $5,000 + $1,000 catch-up
Key Features
- Tax-free contributions
- No taxes until withdrawal
- Required to begin taking distributions at age 70 1/2
1 Contribution limits based on modified annual gross income (modified AGI). Refer to IRS Publication 590 for details.
2 The tax return filing deadline for 2013 is April 15. Refer to IRS Publication 590 for details.


