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Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide tax advantages for retirement savings.  You can contribute each year up to the maximum amount allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.  There are several types of IRAs available - traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLE IRAs.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide tax advantages for retirement savings.  You can contribute each year up to the maximum amount allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.  There are several types of IRAs available - traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLE IRAs. [1]

Source-supported connections

Individual Retirement Account (IRA) → Mentioned in the official explanation → Revenue [1]
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) → Mentioned in the official explanation → Savings [1]

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What does Individual Retirement Account (IRA) mean in the cited reference?

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) provide tax advantages for retirement savings.  You can contribute each year up to the maximum amount allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.  There are several types of IRAs available - traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLE IRAs. [1]

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  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Individual Retirement Account (IRA) ↗

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