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Originally Posted by KayakerNC
Keep in mind the ROTH 5 year rule. The 5-year rule for contributions must be met before any Roth earnings can be withdrawn tax-free
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The key word in your statement is "earnings." The 5 year rule does not apply to money you deposited into a ROTH account, only to earnings that you received from your deposits. For example, if you contributed $10,000 into a ROTH account and it is now worth $13,000, the 5 year rule only applies to the $3,000 you earned.