Roth IRA Deposit Calculator


How much can you save in a Roth IRA? Enter the following information to compute how much you would need to deposit in your Roth IRA in order to achieve a desired goal. In a Roth IRA, you pay taxes on your income now, but you can withdraw the funds tax free when you retire.

Because this is a Roth IRA, your contribution limit is after taxes, so your effective contribution limit is higher than a regular IRA.

Desired goal amount: $
Number of years to save:
Rate of return: %
Current tax rate: %

In order to save $50,000.00 in 15 years, you must deposit $1,971.04 each year, after taxes. If you are in a 28.00% tax bracket, your pre-tax contribution must be $2,737.56.

Qualifying contributions are usually limited as follows:

Year Annual Contribution Limit
2002 through 2004
$3,000 per individual
2005 through 2007
$4,000 per individual
2008 onward*
$5,000 per individual

* Beginning in 2009, the contribution limit will adjust annually for inflation in $500 increments

If you are age 50 or over, you may qualify for an additional catch-up contribution as follows:

Year Additional Catch-Up Contribution
2002 through 2005
$500 per individual
2006 onward
$1,000 per individual

Your actual qualifying contribution may differ significantly from the amounts listed above (for reasons such as income, filing status, employer benefits, and more). We strongly recommend that you consult your tax advisor before contributing to a retirement program.

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