Ok, sorry, assumed you were married.
Your income is still relatively low, so a Roth IRA probably benefits you more in the long run. (Also keep in mind that $5,000 of after-tax contributions is worth more than $5,000 of pre-tax contributions.) Plus it seemed like you didn't want to go through the hassle of opening another retirement account.
One clarification... contributing to a SEP IRA does not lower the SS/medicare taxes you have to pay, just your income taxes. You can always do both a Roth and a SEP later if your income continues to grow. Again, in your tax planning software, see how contributing to 1 or both changes your numbers.
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