Ira Tax

I recently changed jobs and had all my money in my 401k immediately transferred directly into an IRA (if within 60 days). If I buy and sell shares in this account are all gains and dividend tax deferred until distribution?

Yes, but when they are distributed, they are taxed at normal income tax, not the reduced rate for capital gains and qualified dividends in the accounts that are not tax deferred.

Yes and all contributions you make to the IRA are deductible, but there is a general ceiling on how much you can contribute in one year, you'll have to read it.

Yes they are.

Yes.