Will your IRA be ready for retirement?
Good financial plans include securing your financial future. Northwest is here to help you stay on the right path to a comfortable retirement.
For Traditional and Roth IRAs, the annual contribution limits for 2023 are $6,500 for age 49 and under and $7,500 for age 50 and above.
For assistance, contact us:
- Call 703-709-8900 x4490
- Email us

Start saving for your retirement today.
It's never too early to plan for your retirement. Northwest Federal offers Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) with competitive rates and no plan administration fees. Dividends are compounded daily and credited to your account monthly. IRAs may also help you save for your child’s education and reduce your taxes*.
And, you can rest easy knowing that IRAs are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.
- Contribute to your Northwest Federal IRA Savings at any time – you can even set up automatic deposits.
- Open an IRA Certificate – with a minimum deposit of $1,000 you choose the term ranging from 90 days to 5 years.
For assistance, contact us:
- Call 703-709-8900 x4490
- Email us
*Consult your tax advisor regarding how contributions may be tax-deductible and how various IRAs relate to your tax situation.
A Traditional IRA lets you save for your retirement goals while you receive immediate tax benefits. You can contribute to a Traditional IRA if you have earned income (or filing jointly with a spouse who has earned income).
View the comparison chart for contribution details, tax advantages, and withdrawal restrictions.
Complete applicable forms to open/change your Traditional IRA:
- Traditional IRA Trust Application Packet – Form 2300-T (Projection Sheet)
- Traditional IRA Beneficiary Designation Change - Form 2303
- Traditional IRA Withdrawal Instruction – Form 2306T
- Traditional IRA Periodic Payments Before Age 70 1/2 - Form 2316
- Traditional IRA RMD Election 2318
- Traditional IRA Selection of Survivor Benefits – Form 2321
- Traditional IRA Direct Transfer Instructions – Form 2325
- Traditional IRA Periodic Payment Change – Form 2345
- IRA Charitable Distribution Request
- Inherited IRA Scheduled Election Form
Return completed forms:
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Send via secure email or
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Fax: 703-925-5125 or
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Mail: NWFCU, Attn: IRA Specialist, PO Box 1229, Herndon, VA 20172
The Roth IRA offers a unique savings opportunity. Unlike Traditional IRAs, Roth contributions are not tax-deductible because they’re made with after-tax dollars. Meaning, your withdrawal at retirement age can be made tax-free.
View the comparison chart for contribution details, tax advantages, and withdrawal restrictions.
Complete applicable forms to open/change your Roth IRA:
- Roth IRA Application Packet – Form 2400R-T (Projection Sheet)
- Roth IRA Beneficiary Designation Change – Form 2403R
- Roth IRA Withdrawal Instruction – Form 2406R
- Roth IRA Selection of Survivor Benefits – Form 2421R
- IRA Direct Transfer Instructions – Form 2325
- IRA Charitable Distribution Request
- Inherited IRA Scheduled Election form
Return completed forms:
- Send via secure email or
- Fax: 703-925-5125 or
- Mail: NWFCU, Attn: IRA Specialist, PO Box 1229, Herndon, VA 20172
A Coverdell Education Savings Account allows you to contribute up to $2,000 per year, per child. Earnings grow tax-free if distributions are used for qualified education expenses.
What happens if my child doesn’t go to college?
There are two options available to Coverdell beneficiaries when they reach age 30:
- They can close the account, keep the balance and pay tax on the earnings plus a 10% penalty
- Funds can be transferred to another family member under 30 years old, thereby establishing a new Coverdell plan.
Note: Income criteria applies; check the IRS website for details.
Complete the applicable forms to open/change your Coverdell ESA:
- Coverdell ESA Trust Application Packet – Form 2500E-T (Projection Sheet)
- Coverdell ESA Death Beneficiary Designation/Change – Form 2503E
- Coverdell ESA Withdrawal Instruction – Form 2506E
- Coverdell ESA Direct Transfer Instruction – Form 2525E
- Special Contributions
Return completed forms:
- Send via secure email or
- Fax: 703-925-5125 or
- Mail: NWFCU, Attn: IRA Specialist, PO Box 1229, Herndon, VA 20172
Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRAs are designed for self-employed individuals and small business owners. SEP IRAs are:
- Easy - quick to set-up and maintain
- Convenient - no mandatory contributions or annual tax filings
- Beneficial - tax-deductible contributions can help decrease taxes and tax-deferred compounding helps both employers and employees build retirement assets
Note: All contributions made under a SEP IRA are employer contributions; employees cannot defer a portion of their salary to a SEP.
To learn more, contact our IRA Specialists:
- Call 703-709-8900 x4490
- Email us
Roth IRA and Traditional IRA
ROTH IRA | TRADITIONAL IRA | |
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WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE? |
You're eligible if you earn compensation and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)* is less than the limits set by Congress. |
Anyone who has income from compensation (or who is filing jointly with a spouse who earns compensation). |
HOW MUCH CAN I CONTRIBUTE FOR TAX YEAR 2023? |
You may be able to contribute up to $6,500; |
You may be able to contribute up to $6,500; |
WHO CAN MAKE DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS? |
No one can deduct contributions. |
Deductible up to annual contribution limit:
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WHAT ARE THE TAX ADVANTAGES? |
Earnings are tax-deferred and withdrawals are tax-free if the account is open for 5 years and withdrawals are for a qualified reason. |
Earnings grow tax-deferred until withdrawn. |
WHEN CAN I WITHDRAW WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS? |
Regular contributions can be withdrawn tax-free and penalty-free at any time.
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Withdraw penalty-free for any of the following reasons:
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*Contributions and deductibility limits change frequently. Consult your tax professional regarding your individual circumstances.
**$6,500 and $7,500 are individual limits for all IRA contributions annually.
***Lifetime limit for exemption on first-time home purchase is $10,000.