Ken Invests $10,000 in a Deductible IRA Which He Will

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Essay

Ken invests $10,000 in a deductible IRA which he will hold for 10 years.His current tax rate is 30% and he estimates that his tax rate will remain the same upon withdrawal.He will not be subject to the 10% penalty tax.Assume that the IRA will yield a before-tax return of 10%.What is the after-tax accumulation?

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