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🚨 Watch Out for the Dual 5-Year Rules of Roth IRA! 🚨

🚨 Beware of the TWO Roth IRA 5-Year Rules! 🚨 Today, I wanted to shed some light on a crucial aspect of Roth IRAs that often goes unnoticed: the two 5-year rules. Understanding these rules is vital to ensure you maximize the benefits of your Roth IRA. Let's dive right into it! 1️⃣ The First 5-Year Rule: Qualified Distributions The first 5-year rule relates to the tax treatment of withdrawals from your Roth IRA. To qualify for tax-free distributions, two conditions must be met: ✅ The Roth IRA must be open for at least five tax years. ✅ You must be at least 59 ½ years old, disabled, or using the funds for a qualified first-time home purchase. If you satisfy both these conditions, any withdrawals you make from your Roth IRA are entirely tax-free! It's important to note that contributions can be withdrawn at any time, tax- and penalty-free. However, earnings on those contributions may be subject to taxes and penalties if not meeting the criteria. 2️⃣ The Second 5-Ye