Jamie is 42 years old and received a $20,000 distribution from his Roth IRA, established in 2009. At the time of the distribution the Roth IRA account totaled $33,748: $18,000 regular contributions, $10,000 taxable conversion contributions made in 2014, and $5,748 earnings. How much of his distribution is taxable and subject to the early distribution penalty:
$18,000 Regular contributions are contributed after tax. Hence they are tax free money therefore no taxes as well as no penalty is levied on their withdrawal.
$5,748 are the earnings earned by Roth IRA. Now these earnings are liable for the Taxes however there is no penalty for their withdrawal.
$10,000 taxable conversion contributions made in 2014 had not completed their 5 years term before their withdrawal, Hence 10% Penalty shall be levied provided certain conditions such as Age, Death or Disability etc
ANSWER
Penalty of 10% of withdrawal ie $20,000 * 10% ie $2,000 shall be levied.
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