You can withdraw contributions you made to your Roth IRA anytime, tax- and penalty-free. You can withdraw your Roth NYCE IRA assets at any time.However, if the distribution is a not a Qualified Distribution you will be subject to income taxes. When you withdraw income from your Roth IRA, you must report it on Form 8606. Contributions can be withdrawn from a Roth IRA at any time without tax implications or withdrawal penalties. People over age 59½ who've held their accounts for at least five years can withdraw contributions and earnings with no tax or penalty. Guidelines for withdrawals. Withdrawals before age 59½. 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.