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The calculator has increased the contribution amount for the tax-deferred investment by the amount required to make the net contribution equal to the investments that have contributions made on an after tax basis. </TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER><!--/SHOW_GROSSUP--> <P><CENTER><table border=0 bgcolor='#000000' width=95% cellspacing=1 cellpadding=0><tr><td width='100%'><table bgcolor='#FFFFFF' border=0 width=100% cellspacing=1 cellpadding=5> <TR BGCOLOR='#CCCCCC'><TD COLSPAN=2><CENTER><B>Input Summary</B></CENTER></TD></TR> <TR><TD><b>Existing balance </b> </TD><TD> CONTRIB_STARTING_BALANCE </TD></TR> <TR><TD><b>Annual rate of return </b> </TD><TD> CONTRIB_ANNUAL_ROR </TD></TR> <TR><TD><b>Years to contribute </b> </TD><TD> CONTRIB_YEARS</TD></TR> <TR><TD><b>Years of withdraws </b> </TD><TD> WITHDRAW_YEARS </TD></TR> <TR><TD><b>Tax rate during contribution period* </b> </TD><TD> CONTRIB_TAX_RATE </TD></TR> <TR><TD><b>Tax rate during withdrawal period* </b> </TD><TD> WITHDRAW_TAX_RATE </TD></TR> </TABLE></TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER> <P><B>*Lower maximum tax rates on capital gains and dividends would make the investment return for the taxable investment more favorable, thereby reducing the difference in performance between the hypothetical investments shown. Investors should consider their personal investment horizon and income tax bracket, both current and anticipated, when making an investment decision, as these may further impact the comparison. </B></P> <BR> <P><DIV class=large>Balances by Year</DIV> <HR SIZE=1> **REPEATING GROUP** <BR> <HR SIZE=1> <CENTER><P class=footer> Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues. </P></CENTER><br><br> </BODY> </HTML> "> <H1><CENTER>This Financial Calculator requires SUN's Java"! Plug-in. If you see this message you will need to download SUN's Java"! Plug-in. 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The actual rate of return is largely dependent on the type of investments you select. For example, from December 1999 to December 2009, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500 was -0.6%, including reinvestment of dividends. From January 1970 to December 2009, the average annual compounded rate of return for the S&P 500, including reinvestment of dividends, was approximately 10.1% (source: www.standardandpoors.com). Since 1970, the highest 12-month return was 61% (June 1982 through June 1983). The lowest 12-month return was -43% (March 2008 to March 2009). Savings accounts at a bank may pay as little as 1% or less but carry significantly lower risk of loss of principal balances.<P>It is important to remember that these scenarios are hypothetical and that future rates of return can't be predicted with certainty and that investments that pay higher rates of return are generally subject to higher risk and volatility. The actual rate of return on investments can vary widely over time, especially for long-term investments. This includes the potential loss of principal on your investment. It is not possible to invest directly in an index and the compounded rate of return noted above does not reflect sales charges and other fees that funds and/or investment companies may charge.<P> <DT><B>Existing balance</B><DD> Any existing balance for the accounts.<P> <DT><B>Compensate for tax-deduction</B><DD>If you check this box the calculator will assume contributions to the tax-deferred investment are tax-deductible when they are made. The calculator will then increase the contribution amount for the tax-deferred investment by the amount required to make the net contribution equal to the investments that have contributions made on an after tax basis.<P> <DT><B>Years to contribute</B><DD> Number of years you plan on making contributions.<P> <DT><B>New contributions</B><DD> Your periodic contribution. All contributions are assumed to happen at the beginning of the period.<P> <DT><B>Contribution frequency</B><DD> The frequency of your contributions. The options are Monthly, Quarterly, or Annually. All contributions are assumed to be made at the beginning of the period.<P> <DT><B>Years of withdraws</B><DD> Number of years you plan on taking distributions. Enter "1" for a lump sum distribution. All distributions are assumed to happen at the beginning of the period.<P> <DT><B>Withdrawal frequency</B><DD> The frequency of your distributions. The options are Monthly, Quarterly or Annually. All distributions are assumed to be taken at the beginning of the period.<P> <DT><B>Tax during contributions / withdrawals*</B><DD> Your estimated marginal tax rate. You can use the table below to assist you in determining your current tax rate.<P> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=90% BORDER=1> <TR class=tblheader><TD align=center colspan=5><b>Filing Status and Income Tax Rates 2010</b><P class=footer>Caution: Do not use these tax rate schedules to figure 2009 taxes. Use only to figure 2010 estimates. </P></TD></TR> <TR class=tblheader><TD align=center width="12%"><b>Tax rate</b></TD><TD align=center width="22%"><b>Married filing jointly<BR>or Qualified Widow(er)</b></TD><TD align=center width="22%"><b>Single</b></TD><TD align=center width="22%"><b>Head of household</b></TD><TD align=center width="22%"><b>Married filing separately</b></TD></TR> <TR class=tblrow><TD align=center width="12%"><b>10%</b></TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $0 - 16,750</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $0 - 8,375</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $0 - $11,950</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $0 - 8,375</TD></TR> <TR class=tblrow2><TD align=center width="12%"><b>15% </b></TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $16,751- 68,000</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $8,376- 34,000</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $11,951- 45,550</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $8,376- 34,000</TD></TR> <TR class=tblrow><TD align=center width="12%"><b>25%</b></TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $68,001- 137,300</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $34,001- 82,400</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $45,551- 117,650</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $34,001- 68,650</TD></TR> <TR class=tblrow2><TD align=center width="12%"><b>28%</b></TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $137,301- 209,250</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $82,401- 171,850</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $117,651- 190,550</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $68,651- 104,625</TD></TR> <TR class=tblrow><TD align=center width="12%"><b>33%</b></TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $209,251- 373,650</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $171,851- 373,650</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $190,551- 373,650</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> $104,626- 186,825</TD></TR> <TR class=tblrow2><TD align=center width="12%"><b>35%</b></TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> over $373,650</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> over $373,650</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> over $373,650</TD> <TD align=center width="22%"> over $186,825</TD></TR> </TABLE></CENTER> <CENTER>Source: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-09-50.pdf</CENTER> <P><B>*Lower maximum tax rates on capital gains and dividends would make the investment return for the taxable investment more favorable, thereby reducing the difference in performance between the hypothetical investments shown. 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