With a traditional IRA, when do you pay tax on the earnings?

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  1. Every April on the growth
  2. When you withdraw it in retirement
  3. When you open the account

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References

  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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