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Can a child contribute to a Roth IRA?

The child must have earned income. If a kid has earned income, they can contribute to a Roth IRA. Earned income is defined by the IRS as taxable income and wages — money earned from a W-2 job, or from self-employment gigs such as babysitting or dog walking.

How much money can a child invest in a Roth IRA?

If your child earns income in their younger years, or if you want them to build life skills with a summer job as teens, you’ll be able to invest up to the annual contribution limit —$6,500 in 2023— of that earned income each year into their Roth IRA. All money in the account grows tax free and can be withdrawn tax free at age 59½.

Are Roth IRAs good for kids?

Roth IRAs are ideal for kids, because children have decades for their contributions to grow tax-free and contributions can be withdrawn tax and penalty-free. There are no age limits for custodial Roth IRAs, but kids must have earned income and obey contribution limits.

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