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A SIMPLE IRA is a retirement savings plan designed for small business owners and self-employed people who want to offer their employees a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement without the complexity and cost of larger plans. If you work for a small employer or run a business with fewer than 100 employees, you may encounter this account type as an alternative to a traditional or Roth IRA. Understanding how SIMPLE IRAs work—including contribution limits, employer responsibilities, and withdrawal rules—helps you make decisions about your retirement savings strategy.

These articles explain the mechanics of SIMPLE IRAs: how much you can contribute each year, how employer matching or non-elective contributions function, what happens when you withdraw money early, and how SIMPLE IRAs compare to other retirement account options. You'll learn the specific rules that apply to this account type and how they fit into your overall financial picture.

  1. 01How SIMPLE IRA Contributions Work as Pre-Tax DeductionsLearn about How SIMPLE IRA Contributions Work as Pre-Tax Deductions
  2. 02Having Both a Simple IRA and a Roth IRA at the Same TimeLearn about Having Both a Simple IRA and a Roth IRA at the Same Time
  3. 03Rolling a SIMPLE IRA Into a 401(k): What You Need to KnowLearn about Rolling a SIMPLE IRA Into a 401(k): What You Need to Know
  4. 04Rolling Over a SIMPLE IRA to a 401(k): What You Need to KnowLearn about Rolling Over a SIMPLE IRA to a 401(k): What You Need to Know
  5. 05How a SIMPLE IRA Works: Contributions, Withdrawals, and Tax TreatmentLearn about How a SIMPLE IRA Works: Contributions, Withdrawals, and Tax Treatment
  6. 06How Much You Can Put Into a SIMPLE IRA Each YearLearn about How Much You Can Put Into a SIMPLE IRA Each Year
  7. 07How Much You Can Contribute to a SIMPLE IRA Each YearLearn about How Much You Can Contribute to a SIMPLE IRA Each Year
  8. 08How Much You Can Put Into a SIMPLE IRA Each YearLearn about How Much You Can Put Into a SIMPLE IRA Each Year
  9. 09A Roth IRA and a Simple IRA Are Different Account Types—Here's HowLearn about A Roth IRA and a Simple IRA Are Different Account Types—Here's How
  10. 10A Simple IRA and a Roth IRA Are Different Account TypesLearn about A Simple IRA and a Roth IRA Are Different Account Types
  11. 11Simple IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Key Differences in Contribution Limits and Tax RulesLearn about Simple IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Key Differences in Contribution Limits and Tax Rules
  12. 12Simple IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Key Differences in Contribution Limits, Taxes, and WithdrawalsLearn about Simple IRA vs. Traditional IRA: Key Differences in Contribution Limits, Taxes, and Withdrawals
  13. 13Traditional IRA vs. SIMPLE IRA: Which Account Type Fits Your SituationLearn about Traditional IRA vs. SIMPLE IRA: Which Account Type Fits Your Situation
  14. 14How Employer Match in a SIMPLE IRA Gets Taxed for Social Security and MedicareLearn about How Employer Match in a SIMPLE IRA Gets Taxed for Social Security and Medicare
  15. 15How a SIMPLE IRA Works and Who Can Use OneLearn about How a SIMPLE IRA Works and Who Can Use One
  16. 16What a Simple Roth IRA Is and How It Differs From a Traditional Simple IRALearn about What a Simple Roth IRA Is and How It Differs From a Traditional Simple IRA
  17. 17How a SIMPLE IRA Works: Contributions, Withdrawals, and Tax TreatmentLearn about How a SIMPLE IRA Works: Contributions, Withdrawals, and Tax Treatment