This traditional IRA funds calculator allows you to figure out how much retirement income you can expect from your traditional IRA account. Based on your current age and age at retirement, the calculator can estimate your total fund balance at retirement and an annual income stream from that fund for deposits that are made on both a before and after tax basis.
Calculator Definitions
The variables used in our online calculator are defined in detail below, including how to interpret the results.
This is your life expectance when you reach your estimated retirement age. Many people mistakenly believe that life expectancies are in the range of 75 years of age. However, that figure applies only at birth. For example at age 65 the average life expectancy is 83 years of age.
Age of Traditional IRA Fund (Years)
This is the age of your traditional IRA fund, stated in years. The calculator need to know this information because it attempts to compute your tax liabilities based on how long the fund has existed. In other words, the calculator uses the fund's age and the expected annual return to figure out how much money was deposited in the account and the approximate appreciation in the fund's value. If you do not yet have a Traditional IRA, then simply enter zero.
Current Amount in Traditional IRA Fund ($)
If you currently have a Traditional IRA fund, then enter that amount here. If you have not yet opened an account, then you can simply enter zero.
Annual Contribution to Traditional IRA ($)
This is how much you'd like to contribute to your Traditional IRA account each year. By increasing or decreasing your annual contribution, you can see the impact on your Traditional IRA fund balance at retirement.
Expected Annual Return on Fund (%)
This is the annual rate of return you expect to realize on this fund between now and your expected retirement age.
Expected Tax Rate in Retirement (%)
The expected tax rate in retirement is used to compute the taxes owed on income received. Most individuals expect their overall incremental tax rate to be lower in retirement.
Traditional IRA Fund Balance at Retirement ($)
This is the expected balance you will have in your Traditional IRA account at retirement if you make the annual contributions to the fund each year.
Before and After Tax Contributions
This calculator returns two sets of results - one for before tax contributions and one for after tax contributions. Depending on your income levels and whether or not you have a retirement plan at work, you may be able to fund your traditional IRA with tax deductible (before tax) contributions. You may want to check out our article on traditional IRA contribution rules.
Total After Tax Contributions ($)
The calculator provides you with an estimate of your total after tax contributions - if you're eligible and decide to fund your account with after tax dollars. This estimate is based on the total contributions plus the calculator attempts to model funds already in your account by using the expected rate of return and the fund's age.
Taxable Fund Balance at Retirement ($)
If you've taken tax deductions for your traditional IRA deposits, then the entire fund balance is taxable. If you're funding this account with after tax dollars, then only the appreciation in the fund's value is taxable upon withdrawal.
Annual Income at Retirement ($ / Year)
This is the annual income you can expect to receive from your traditional IRA account, using your life expectancy as a guide. Keep in mind that minimum withdrawals may apply with traditional IRA accounts.
Taxes Owed on Income ($ / Year)
The taxes owed on income are shown to demonstrate the differences between the tax liability for before and after tax contributions.
Net Income after Taxes ($ / Year)
By comparing the net income after taxes for before tax contributions and after tax contributions, you can get a feel for the impact of each strategy. As previously mentioned, traditional IRAs have income eligibility and phase out rules that may apply.
Disclaimer: These online calculators are made available and meant to be used as a screening tool for the investor. The accuracy of these calculations is not guaranteed nor is its applicability to your individual circumstances. You should always obtain personal advice from qualified professionals.
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