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Roth vs Traditional
Tax Strategy · 5 min
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For illustration only — not financial advice. Verify assumptions before making decisions.
Account Type
IRA
401(k)
Current Age
18
18
70
Retirement Age
40
40
80
Annual IRA Contribution ($)
$500
$500
$8K
Under 50 limit: $7,000 · $8,000 at 50+
Current Federal Marginal Tax Rate (%)
0%
0%
50%
Expected Retirement Federal Tax Rate (%)
0%
0%
50%
Annual Investment Return (%)
1%
1%
15%
State Tax Rate (%)
Applied on both sides — Traditional deduction saves federal + state; withdrawals taxed at federal + state.
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