When f(x), L, x, and a are real numbers, the distance between two numbers is the absolute value of the difference of the two. Thus, when we say f(x) is close to L we mean | f ( x ) â L | {\displaystyle |f(x)-L|} is small. When we say that x and a are close, we mean that | x â a | {\displaystyle |x-a|} is small.
A qualified distribution from a Roth IRA is tax-free and penalty-free, provided that the five-year aging requirement has been satisfied and one of the following conditions is met: 1  Over age 59Â½. 2  Death or disability.3  Qualified first-time home purchase. qualified distribution from a Roth IRA is tax-free and penalty-free, provided that the five-year aging requirement has been satisfied and one of the following conditions is met: 1  Over age 59Â½. 2  Death or disability.
Roth IRA 5 year rule. Withdrawals from your Roth IRA will only be classified as qualified distributions if it has been at least 5 years since you first opened and contributed to your Roth IRA, regardless of your age when you opened it.n general, you can make tax and penalty free withdrawals of the principal (contributions) at any time. However, the earnings from your principal cannot normally be withdrawn under age 59Â½ without paying the 10% early withdrawal penalty.