However, if youâre curious, there is a fascinating system behind ABA numbers. The ABA number is like an address that tells everybody where to find your account. ABA numbers are also known as routing transit numbers (RTNs). âABAâ is used because the American Bankers Association (ABA) assigns the numbers to banks.
In contrast to a traditional IRA, contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax-deductible. Withdrawals are tax-free under certain conditions (for example, if the withdrawal is only on the principal portion of the account, or if the owner is at least 59Â½ years old).
Roth IRA contributions, however are not tax deductible since the qualified distributions are tax-free. You can contribute to your Roth IRA if your modified AGI is less than: 1  $179,000 for married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er),