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Since a withdrawal of principal is tax-free and IRS penalty free, can principal be withdrawn first and then interest?

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Since a withdrawal of principal is tax-free and IRS penalty free, can principal be withdrawn first and then interest?

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No, the IRS considers that interest earnings are withdrawn first. Naturally, any portion of a withdrawal exceeding interest earned would be a tax-free return on principal.

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