| Choose your preferred investment option: |
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Azzad Mutual Funds |
Ethical Wrap Program |
Download Important Information |
Prospectus |
Wrap Brochure |
Minimum to open |
$500 |
$4,000* |
Download Roth Application |
Application |
Application |
| Contributions |
Eligibility |
To qualify for full contribution:
- Single filers: MAGI must be less than $105K
- Joint filers: MAGI must be less than $166K ($167K, 2010)
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Contribution limit under age 50 |
- Year 2009: $5,000
- Year 2010: $5,000
*Or 100% of earned income whichever is less |
Contribution limit over age 50 |
- Year 2009: $6,000
- Year 2010: $6,000
*Or 100% of earned income whichever is less |
Spouse contributions |
If you are married and file a joint income tax return (and meet annual compensation requirement) you may also contribute to a Roth IRA for your spouse even if he/she has no taxable compensation for the year. |
Deadline |
Generally April 15 |
Tax Advantages |
Roth IRA Contributions |
Not tax-deductible |
Roth IRA Earnings |
Your earnings grow tax deferred |
| Roth IRA withdrawals |
Original contribution may be withdrawn anytime, tax-free and penalty free. Qualified withdrawals are tax-free. |
| Withdrawals |
Withdrawals after age 59½ & account has been open for five years |
Earnings may be withdrawn tax-free |
Withdrawals before age 59½ |
10% early withdrawal penalty before age 59½ (and does not meet one of the early withdrawal exceptions). Withdrawals will be taxed. Penalty-free withdrawals permitted before age 59½ for first-time home purchase up to $10,000, higher education expenses or in event of disability or death. |
| Key Strengths |
Key Tradeoffs |
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- Withdrawal flexibility
- Your account grows tax deferred
- Qualified withdrawals are tax free
- No required minimum distribution allowing you to use the Roth as an estate planning tool
- A tax-smart way to build your retirement nest
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- Contributions are not tax deductible
- Withdrawals prior to age 59½ may be subject to 10% penalty tax
- Ability to contribute is phased out for higher incomes
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*MAGI: modified adjusted gross income.
* This information is not intended as tax advice. For more complete guidance on your particular financial situation, please consult your tax advisor or speak to an Azzad investment advisor at 888-862-9923. Please make sure to read the Azzad mutual funds' prospectus or Ethical Wrap Program's brochure before you invest. The wrap minimum applies after meeting standard minimum with other accounts