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Level 2
Feb 5, 2025 7:14 PM UTC
Question

Roth IRA 5 Year Timing

We recently moved our Roth IRA to another investment firm from the one where we opened it.  Does the 5-year clock start from when we initially opened the account or when the new firm took ownership?  

Thanks,

Gary

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    Alumni - Intuit
    Feb 5, 2025 7:31 PM UTC

    No, transferring your Roth IRA to a different broker does not reset the 5-year holding period; the 5-year clock starts when you make your first contribution to any Roth IRA, and it applies to all your Roth IRAs, meaning a transfer between accounts does not restart the waiting period. 

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    GaryBr2Author
    Level 2
    Feb 8, 2025 5:39 PM UTC

    Thanks, that clears it up.