Lisa, Age 47, Needed Some Cash So She Withdrew $51,000

question 45

Multiple Choice

Lisa, age 47, needed some cash so she withdrew $51,000 from her Roth IRA. At the time of the distribution, the balance in the Roth IRA was $200,000. Lisa established the Roth IRA 10 years ago. Over the years, she has contributed $20,200 to her account. What amount of the distribution is taxable and subject to early distribution penalty?

• A)$0.
• B)$5,100.
• C)$30,800.
• D)$51,000.

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Definitions:

Corporate Bond

A debt security issued by a corporation to raise capital, whereby the issuer promises to repay the principal along with interest at specified dates.

Tax Bracket

A range of incomes taxed at a specific rate, with different portions of income being taxed at progressively higher rates as income increases.

Collateral

An asset that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan, which can be seized if the borrower fails to repay the loan.

Callable Bond

A type of bond that gives the issuer the right to pay off the bond before its maturity date.