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Roth IRA: distribution and tax questions
Review the current account process, available transactions, and tax questions for a Roth IRA.
Account review
A Roth IRA distribution should be identified as a regular-contribution, conversion, rollover, or earnings question before the payment is requested.
Ask the custodian for the current payment process
The custodian can process a distribution, but the current balance does not identify the tax character of the amount you are taking. Payment instructions and withholding choices should be reviewed before the request is submitted.
Contribution and conversion history matter
Regular contribution records, conversions, prior distributions, and the relevant five-year periods can affect reporting. Gather the account history and tax-year records rather than relying on balance alone.
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