IRA Calculator

Calculate your Individual Retirement Account growth. Compare Traditional and Roth IRA options and plan your retirement savings strategy.

IRA Projection

Future Value

$1,165,677

Total Earnings

$910,677

Tax-advantaged growth

Your Contributions$255,000
Investment Growth$910,677
Years to Retirement35 years
IRA TypeRoth IRA

Account Setup

08,000

2024 limit: $7,000 (under 50) or $8,000 (50+)

Age & Timeline

years
1880
years
3180

Investment Assumptions

%
015

IRA Growth Projection

Traditional vs Roth Comparison

FeatureTraditional IRARoth IRA
Tax Deduction NowYesNo
Tax-Free WithdrawalsNoYes
Required Min DistributionsAge 73None
Income LimitsNone*Yes
Best ForHigher tax bracket nowLower tax bracket now

*Deductibility may be limited if covered by employer plan

2024 IRA Contribution Limits

Under Age 50

$7,000

Maximum annual contribution

Age 50 or Older

$8,000

Includes $1,000 catch-up

Quick Answer

IRA contribution limit for 2024 is $7,000 ($8,000 if 50+). Traditional IRA offers tax deduction now, taxed at withdrawal. Roth IRA uses after-tax money but grows tax-free. Use our calculator to project growth and compare options.

Key Facts

  • 2024 contribution limit: $7,000 ($8,000 catch-up if 50+)
  • Traditional IRA: tax deduction now, taxed at withdrawal
  • Roth IRA: after-tax contributions, tax-free growth and withdrawal
  • Required Minimum Distributions start at 73 for Traditional
  • Roth has no RMDs for original owner
  • Income limits apply for Roth contributions and Traditional deductions

Frequently Asked Questions

An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a tax-advantaged savings account designed for retirement. There are two main types: Traditional IRA (tax-deductible contributions, taxed withdrawals) and Roth IRA (after-tax contributions, tax-free withdrawals).
For 2024, you can contribute up to $7,000 to an IRA if you're under 50, or $8,000 if you're 50 or older (catch-up contribution). These limits apply to the total of all your Traditional and Roth IRA contributions combined.
Choose Traditional if you expect lower taxes in retirement or need the current tax deduction. Choose Roth if you expect higher taxes in retirement or want tax-free withdrawals. Roth is often better for younger investors in lower tax brackets.
You can withdraw penalty-free from Traditional IRAs at age 59½. Roth IRA contributions can be withdrawn anytime; earnings are penalty-free after 59½ if the account is 5+ years old. Early withdrawals may face 10% penalty plus taxes.
For 2024, Roth IRA contribution eligibility phases out between $146,000-$161,000 (single) or $230,000-$240,000 (married filing jointly). Above these limits, consider a "backdoor Roth" conversion.