In 2015, Jessica retired at the age of 65. The current balance in her traditional IRA was $200,000. Over the years, Jessica had made $20,000 of nondeductible contributions and $60,000 of deductible contributions to the account. If Jessica receives a $50,000 distribution from the IRA, what amount of the distribution is taxable?

In 2015, Jessica retired at the age of 65. The current balance in her traditional IRA was $200,000. Over the years, Jessica had made $20,000 of nondeductible contributions and $60,000 of deductible contributions to the account. If Jessica receives a $50,000 distribution from the IRA, what amount of the distribution is taxable?

In 2015, Jessica retired at the age of 65. The current balance in her traditional IRA was $200,000. Over the years, Jessica had made $20,000 of nondeductible contributions and $60,000 of deductible contributions to the account. If Jessica receives a $50,000 distribution from the IRA, what amount of the distribution is taxable?


A. $0

B. $5,000

C. $37,500

D. $45,000

E. $50,000


Answer: D


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