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US Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA Tax Savings & Growth Comparison Calculator

Compare after-tax retirement wealth between a Traditional IRA (tax deduction today, taxed at withdrawal) versus a Roth IRA (after-tax contribution today, 100% tax-free growth and withdrawals).

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Calculated ResultTraditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

Roth IRA Total After-Tax Spendable Wealth (100% Tax-Free)

$661,220

Traditional IRA After-Tax Value at Retirement

$562,037

Roth IRA Advantage vs Traditional

$99,183

Detailed Calculation Breakdown

Roth IRA (Tax-Free)
$661,220
Traditional IRA (After Tax)
$562,037
Net Difference
$99,183

Calculation Methodology

Roth IRA Value = Annual Contribution * (((1 + r)^t - 1) / r). Traditional IRA Value After Tax = Growth Balance * (1 - (Retirement Tax Rate% / 100)).

Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer

The annual IRA contribution limit for 2025/2026 is $7,000 ($8,000 if age 50+).

This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional IRAs offer tax-deductible contributions now and taxable withdrawals in retirement. Roth IRAs use after-tax contributions now for 100% tax-free withdrawals in retirement.
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