Definition: An account where earnings such as interest, dividends, and capital gains are permanently excluded from taxable income. A Roth IRA and a Roth 401(k) provide for tax-free growth, as the earnings of a Roth account are never subject to income tax if the other Roth IRA requirements are met.
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