Tax on Distribution
Tax on distribution of Roth IRAs are discussed in this section of Roth IRAs information website. Tax on distribution from Roth IRAs depends on if the Roth IRA distribution is after tax money or before tax money.
How are Roth IRA earnings taxed? (Tax on distribution of Roth IRA earnings)
The table below summarizes tax on distribution of Roth IRA earnings. The tax treatment of Roth IRA earnings is shown below.
| Tax on Distribution of Roth IRA Earnings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Date of First Roth Contribution | |||||
| Less than 5 Years | More than 5 Years | ||||
| Age of Roth IRA Owner | Reason for Roth IRA Withdrawal* | Earnings Taxable of Roth IRA | Penalty Applied | Earnings Taxable of Roth IRA | Penalty Applied |
| 59 � and Over | Any Reason | Yes | No | No | No |
| Less than 59 � | Death
Disability* First-time Home Purchase* |
Yes | No | No | No |
| Higher Education Expenses*
72(t) Distribution* Medical Expenses* Medical Insurance Premiums* |
Yes | No | Yes | No | |
| No Exception Applies | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |