In: Accounting
Sherry, who is 52 years of age, opened a Roth IRA three years
ago. She has contributed a total of $12,000 to the Roth IRA ($4,000
a year). The current value of the Roth IRA is $16,300. In the
current year, Sherry withdraws $14,000 of the account balance to
purchase a car. Assuming Sherry’s marginal tax rate is 24 percent,
how much of the $14,000 withdrawal will she retain after taxes to
fund her car purchase?
amount of withdrawal | |
non-taxable amount | |
amount subject to tax | |
tax rate % | |
penalty rate % | |
tax | |
penalty | |
after tax withdrawal retained |
Answer | |
Particulars | Amount |
Amount of withdrawal | $ 14,000 |
Non-Taxable Amount | $ 12,000 |
Amount subject to tax | $ 2,000 |
Tax Rate | 24% |
Penalty Rate | 10% |
Tax ($2,000*24%) | $ 480 |
Penalty ($2,000*10%) | $ 200 |
After tax withdrawal retained ($14,000-$480-$200) | $ 13,320 |
Explanation: | |
Non qualified distributions are non taxable to the extent they are attributable to contributions. Any earnings made on such contributions are taxed as ordinary income and subject to a 10% penalty | |
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