MARCH 1, 2016
Tax Deadline Approaching: Know Your IRA Contribution Options
This year’s tax filing deadline is April 18.* For the quickest and most convenient way to contribute to your IRA, use our secure website to link your bank account, contribute and receive an immediate confirmation.
*The deadline is April 19 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts.
To contribute online:
- Log in to your account.
- At the top of the page, click the Profiles & Settings tab.
- Under Settings, click Set Up for online investing, and then follow on-screen instructions.
Compare All IRA Contribution Options
Online
Phone
American
FundsLine®
Available
24/7
8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, M–F
Anytime
24/7
Check necessary
No
No
Yes
No
Link bank account at time of contribution
Yes
No
Yes
No
Check accepted
No
No
Yes
No
How long does it take?
Immediate
Immediately if your bank account is already linked for the purchase of shares
Processed same day as received
N/A
Can you automate
Yes
Yes, if your bank account is already linked for the purchase of shares
Yes
No
Maximum per day
$100,000†
$100,000†
Unlimited
$100,000†
†Per investor per day