Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
Save for a brighter financial future.
It’s never too early to plan for life’s next steps. With a BCU IRA, you can manage your account and work with an IRA Expert to prepare for the retirement you deserve.
Traditional IRA
Contributions may be tax-deductible. Earnings grow tax-deferred, so you won’t pay income taxes until you make withdrawals.
Contributions can be made as long as you have earned income
Allows contributions regardless of how much income you earn
Requires distributions to begin by age 72
Roth IRA
Contributions are never tax-deductible and may be tax-free upon distribution. Earnings grow tax-deferred, so you won’t pay income taxes until you make withdrawals.
Permits contributions as long as you have earned income (with limits)
Does not require distributions to begin by a certain age
Can be passed along to heirs
Rollover IRA
Benefit from a centralized account for any former workplace 401(k).
Quick access to retirement funds
Preserve tax-deferred funds without paying current taxes or early withdrawal penalties
Continue contributing to the IRA when you earn eligible compensation
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Which IRA is right for you?
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How can I manage my IRA?
To manage your IRA account, please visit Retirement Central.
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Can I convert my Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?
Federal regulations now allow those who own Traditional IRAs to convert to a Roth IRA, regardless of income level or marital status. You’ll want to consider important factors such as taxes, time and costs.
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Do I qualify to contribute to a Roth IRA?
Anyone who meets the requirements of eligible compensation and income limit can make regular Roth IRA contributions. Eligible compensation includes wages, salaries, tips, bonuses, commissions, professional fees, combat pay, certain payments to graduate students, and difficulty of care payments (a type of qualified foster care payment).
MAGI Income Limits for Roth IRA
Filing Status
MAGI for Full Contribution
MAGI for Partial Contribution
Ineligible for Roth Contributions
Single
Up to $125,000
$125,000-$140,000
Over $140,000
Married, filing jointly
Up to $198,000
$198,000-$208,000
Over $208,000
Married, filing separately**
$0
$0-$10,000
Over $10,000
*The MAGI limits are subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), which generally are released in the fourth quarter of the following year.
**IRA owners that do not live with a spouse at any time during the year are considered a single filer for determining Roth IRA eligibility.
IRA owners with MAGI within the phase-out range will calculate their maximum allowable regular contributions by using the Maximum Roth IRA Contribution Worksheet in the instructions for IRS Form 8606, Nondeductible IRAs.
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How much can I contribute each year?
As of 2019, a maximum of $6,000 of earned income may be contributed each year by individuals, or $7,000 if you’re 50 and older. Allowances for contributions made on behalf of a spouse that does not have earned income may also be available.
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Are my contributions tax-deductible?
The deductibility of your annual contribution depends on your income, marital status and whether you and your spouse receive benefits under an employer's retirement plan. If you’re an active participant in an employer plan, the ability to fully deduct contributions is limited.
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How do I create, update, remove, or confirm beneficiaries?
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