An IRA withdrawal is when you take money out of your individual retirement account (IRA). You’re allowed to take IRA withdrawals at any time, for any reason. However, as with 401(k) withdrawals, you may be penalized if you take a distribution before age 59 ½. IRA withdrawal rules differ somewhat depending on whether you have a traditional IRA (funded with pre-tax money) or a Roth IRA (funded with after-tax money).In this article, we’ll break down how IRA withdrawals work. You’ll learn the rules, the diffe ...