Non-Deductible IRA

Glossary

Non-Deductible IRA

Also called traditional IRA, it is funded with contributions that are not deducted on your tax return. Non-Deductible IRAs are typically used by taxpayers whose income exceeds IRS limits for making contributions to Deductible IRAs. While contributions are not tax-deductible, investment earnings grow tax-deferred until withdrawal. When you take distributions, only the earnings portion is taxable. Non-Deductible IRA contributions must be tracked and reported to the IRS on Form 8606 to avoid being taxed twice.

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