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A sample penalty schedule might look like: 1  11 month CDs or shorter charge three monthsâ worth of interest. 2  12 to 59 month CDs charge six monthsâ worth of interest. 3  60 month or longer CDs charge 12 monthsâ worth of interest.
The dollar amount of the penalty is based on the amount withdrawn from the account. A $10,000 withdrawal will result in a penalty of $1,000, while a $50,000 withdrawal triggers a $5,000 early withdrawal tax. The simplest way to avoid the IRA early withdrawal penalty is to wait until age 59 Â½ to begin withdrawing money from your IRA.