what is the penalty for withdrawing ira early
The 10 percent tax applies in addition to the regular income tax due on withdrawals from IRAs. For example, if a worker who is in the 25 percent tax bracket withdraws $5,000 from an IRA at age 40, he will owe $1,250 in regular income tax and $500 for the early withdrawal penalty. He will only get to keep $3,250.