Terms of Use 

Legally, they are the same account type. However, they are treated differently regarding withdrawal rules and deadlines. You do not need separate accounts for each year or each type of funding; one Roth IRA can hold everything.

Feature Regular Contribution Roth Conversion
2026 Limit $7,500 ($8,600 if 50+) Unlimited
Deadline April 15, 2027 December 31, 2026
5-Year Rule Applies to earnings only Each conversion has its own 5-year clock