New Contribution Limits for Traditional & Roth IRAs
Year |
General Contribution Limit |
Catch-Up Contribution Limit (Over 50 years old) |
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
|
$5,000
$5000
$5000
$5,000
$5,000
|
$6,000
$6000
$6000
$6,000
$6,000 |
IRA Limitations
If you are covered by an employer-sponsored plan but your spouse is not - your spouse may contribute to an IRA if your joint income is less than $177,000.
If both of you are in employer-sponsored plans then you can only contribute to IRA if your joint income is less than $109,000.
Roth IRA
To contribute to a Roth IRA, your joint income must be less than $179,000. For further analysis of the benefits and tax impact of IRAs on your unique situation email .
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