However, if youâre curious, there is a fascinating system behind ABA numbers. The ABA number is like an address that tells everybody where to find your account. ABA numbers are also known as routing transit numbers (RTNs). âABAâ is used because the American Bankers Association (ABA) assigns the numbers to banks.
In contrast to a traditional IRA, contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax-deductible. Withdrawals are tax-free under certain conditions (for example, if the withdrawal is only on the principal portion of the account, or if the owner is at least 59Â½ years old).
In a nutshell, Roth IRA contributions are made with after-tax money, while contributions to a traditional IRA may qualify for a tax deduction for the year the contribution was made. Contributions to an IRA for the 2016 tax year must be made by the tax-filing deadline in April. With the Roth, taxes are paid on the front end so that in retirement, all distributions -- including interest and earnings -- are tax-free. Conversely, the traditional IRA generally gets a tax advantage at the time the contribution is made, but distributions are taxed as ordinary income in retirement.