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With a Roth IRA, when do you pay tax on the money you put in?

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  1. Before it goes in, using after-tax dollars
  2. When you withdraw it at 65
  3. Never, it is always tax-free

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  1. Investor.gov: Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/investment-accounts/tax-advantaged-accounts/retirement-savings/individual-retirement-accounts-iras Checked 2026-10-10.

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