All of the following statements regarding a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) are correct EXCEPT:
All of the following statements regarding a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) are correct EXCEPT:
A) distributions must begin from an IRA by April 1 of the year following the IRA owner's attainment of age 70½.
B) assuming that only tax-deductible contributions were made into the IRA, 100% of distributions from it are treated as taxable income.
C) a 10% penalty is assessed on any distribution from an IRA before age 59½.
D) IRAs are available to anyone younger than age 70½ with earned income, but deductible contributions are limited for individuals who are also covered under an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
Answer: C) a 10% penalty is assessed on any distribution from an IRA before age 59½.
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