Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Inputs

Annual Contribution

$0 $100,000

Years to Retirement

1 50

Annual Rate of Return (%)

%

Current Tax Rate (%)

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Expected Retirement Tax Rate (%)

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Future Value of Roth 401(k)

$ 883,609

Future Value of Traditional 401(k)

$ 1,132,832

After-Tax Value of Traditional 401(k)

$ 795,248

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