You can take distributions from your IRA (including your SEPIRA or SIMPLEIRA) at any time. There is no need to show a hardship to take a distribution.IRA withdrawals are considered early before you reach age 59½, unless you qualify for another exception to the tax. This is true for traditional IRAs, as well as SEP and SIMPLE IRAs. Withdrawals must be taken after a five-year holding period. Meilahn points out another unique early withdrawal circumstance. Withdrawals of Roth IRA contributions are always both tax-free and penalty-free. The IRS allows you to make penaltyfree withdrawals from your traditional IRA once you reach age 59.5. However, you'll need to pay taxes on those funds. Qualified Roth withdrawals sum; Complete a Rollover Out withdrawal.