Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
Save for retirement today, rather than stick your future self with tomorrow's bill. An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) at The Clay City Banking Company is the first step towards where you'd rather be. Retire in timely fashion, accelerated by tax-advantaged* savings. So you have the means to spend more of your golden years surrounded by the people and places that matter most.
- Competitive interest above standard savings rates
- Traditional and Roth IRA options
- SEP IRAs also available for self-employed individuals
- No setup fees
- No monthly or annual maintenance fees
- Funds can be used to purchase CDs within IRA
There are advantages to both traditional and Roth IRAs. One of the biggest differences is the time at which you see the most advantage. A traditional IRA provides potential tax relief today, while a Roth IRA has the potential for the most tax benefit at time of retirement.
Traditional IRA
- $100 minimum deposit to open
- Contributions are tax deductible on state and federal income tax*
- Earnings are tax deferred until withdrawal (when usually in lower tax bracket)
- Withdrawals can begin at age 59 ½
- Early withdrawals subject to penalty**
- Mandatory withdrawals at age 72
Roth IRA
- Income limits to be eligible to open Roth IRA***
- Contributions are NOT tax deductible
- Earnings are 100% tax free at withdrawal*
- Principal contributions can be withdrawn without penalty*
- Withdrawals on interest can begin at age 59 ½
- Early withdrawals on interest subject to penalty**
- No mandatory distribution age
- No age limit on making contributions as long as you have earned income
*Subject to some minimal conditions. Consult a tax advisor.
**Certain exceptions apply, such as healthcare, purchasing first home, etc.
***Consult a tax advisor.
Don't let the financial stress of paying for school keep you or your child from pursuing higher education goals. A Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) provides a way to save for college while earning interest tax-free.
- Set aside funds for your child's education
- No setup or annual fee
- Interest grows tax-free
- Withdrawals are tax-free and penalty-free when used for qualified education expenses*
- Designated beneficiary must be under 18 when contributions are made
- To contribute to an ESA, certain income limits apply**
- Contributions are not tax deductible
- The money must be withdrawn by the time he or she turns 30***
- The ESA may be transferred without penalty to another member of the family
*Qualified expenses include tuition and fees, books, supplies, board, etc.
**Consult your tax advisor to determine your contribution limit.
***Those earnings are subject to income tax and a 10% penalty.
*Consult a tax advisor.