Roth IRA Calculator

Calculate your Roth IRA growth potential with tax-free retirement savings. Plan contributions, track compound growth, and see how much you can save for retirement.

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Calculator Details

Enter your information to calculate results

Results
$1,583,909
Total Roth IRA Value at Retirement
5.3x growth over 40 years
$294,091
Total Contributions
$1,284,819
Tax-Free Earnings

Tax-Free Advantage

Your $1,284,819 in earnings will be completely tax-free in retirement, potentially saving you $282,660 or more in taxes (assuming 22% tax bracket).

2024 Contribution Limits

• Under 50: $7,000 annually
• 50 and older: $8,000 annually (includes $1,000 catch-up)

Growth Timeline (First 5 Years)

Year 1(Age 26)
$12,305
+$6,500 contributed
Year 2(Age 27)
$20,330
+$6,695 contributed
Year 3(Age 28)
$29,132
+$6,896 contributed
Year 4(Age 29)
$38,661
+$7,000 contributed
Year 5(Age 30)
$48,857
+$7,000 contributed
... and 35 more years of growth

How It Works

The Roth IRA Calculator projects your retirement savings growth using compound interest and tax-free earnings:

Future Value = Current Balance × (1 + Return)^Years + Annual Contributions × Growth Factor

Key Features:

  • Tax-Free Growth: All earnings grow tax-free and withdrawals in retirement are tax-free
  • Contribution Limits: Automatically enforces IRS annual contribution limits
  • Catch-Up Contributions: Additional $1,000 allowed for ages 50 and older
  • Flexible Contributions: Model increasing contributions over time
  • Compound Interest: Earnings generate their own earnings over time

Examples

Example: Young Professional

Age: 25 → 65 (40 years)

Starting Balance: $5,000

Annual Contribution: $6,500

Expected Return: 7%

Result: ~$1.37 million

Tax-free earnings: ~$1.11 million

Example: Mid-Career Start

Age: 40 → 65 (25 years)

Starting Balance: $0

Annual Contribution: $7,000

Expected Return: 7%

Result: ~$456,000

Tax-free earnings: ~$281,000

Compare

Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA Comparison:

Roth IRA Advantages
Tax-Free Withdrawals
No taxes on qualified withdrawals in retirement
No Required Distributions
No RMDs during your lifetime
Flexible Access
Withdraw contributions anytime penalty-free
Traditional IRA Advantages
Immediate Tax Deduction
Reduce current year taxable income
Lower Current Taxes
Pay taxes later, potentially at lower rates
Higher Income Limits
Available to higher income earners