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With a few exceptions, early withdrawals from traditional or Roth IRAs generally incur a tax penalty equal to 10% of the taxable amount. To calculate the penalty on an early withdrawal, simply multiply the taxable distribution amount by 10%. An early distribution of $10,000, for example, would incur a $1,000 tax penalty.
The Internal Revenue Service doesn't charge withdrawal penalties after you are 59 1/2 years old. For Roth accounts, the IRA must be five years old as well. Otherwise, early distributions usually carry a 10 percent penalty on top of applicable income taxes. However, exceptions to this IRS rule may allow you to withdraw from your IRA without penalties.