Withdrawals must be taken after age 59½. Withdrawals must be taken after a five-year holding period.You'd only have to wait until Jan. Once you pass 59½, you can take IRA withdrawals without owing a 10 percent fine for early distributions. After age 59 ½, the IRS allows penaltyfree withdrawals. Very few IF the 10k are all contributions and not earnings. You can withdraw contributions at any time tax free. The IRS taxes your Roth IRA contributions in the year you make them, unlike contributions to traditional IRAs or most 401(k)s. If you request a paper check for a full withdrawal, the Paper Check Fee will be deducted from your account balance before the distribution. First Citizens provides a full range of banking products and services to meet your individual or business financial needs.