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Individual
single filers may contribute the full amount provided
their modified adjusted gross income is less than $95,000.
Joint filers with modified adjusted gross income of
less than $160,000 are eligible for a full Roth IRA
contribution.
For
2002 - 2004, the maximum contribution increases to $3,000.
For 2005 - 2007, the maximum contribution increases
to $4,000.
For 2008 and after, the maximum contribution increases
to $5,000.
The
amount of the Roth IRA contribution may be reduced by
the amount contributed to a traditional IRA.
Funds
can be withdrawn penalty free for qualified education
expenses and are both penalty free and tax free for
first-time home purchases up to $10,000.
Earnings
are free from federal income tax if the money saved
is on deposit for five years or more.
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