Roth Ira has 2-Part Test for Tax-Free Distribution

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Q. I have a question regarding a Roth IRA held for more than five years. On Aug. 2, 1999, I bought 25 shares in the Janus fund for $1,000 in my Roth IRA. I sold it on Aug. 9, 2004, at a loss of about $200. Am I correct in assuming that a Roth IRA when held for five years is not taxable? E.D., Leonia

A distribution from a Roth IRA is tax-free if it is a qualified distribution. For the qualification, two tests must be met:

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Roth Ira has 2-Part Test for Tax-Free Distribution

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