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Roth IRA Contribution and Deduction Limits ~ 2020
How much can I contribute to a Roth IRA (if I am eligible to make a contribution)?Quick Links: What are the Roth IRA Contribution Limits? For both 2019 & 2020: $6,000 ($7,000 age 50 and better) What is the deadline for contributing to an IRA? Am I eligible to make a tax-deductible IRA contribution? Is my Roth contribution tax-deductible? How late can you contribute to a Roth IRA for 2019? What is the deadline for making a Roth IRA contribution?
What are the Roth IRA contribution limits for 2020? How much can I contribute to IRA 2019?IRA Contribution LimitsRoth IRA contributions are made on an AFTER-tax basis and whether or not you are eligible to contribute is based on both your income and filing status. How much you can contribute is additionally impacted by your age with catch-up contributions for individuals age 50 and up. Please Note: For 2019 and 2020, your total contributions to all of your traditional and Roth IRAs (combined for the given tax year) cannot be more than:
Source: irs.gov You may make an eligible contribution for your 2020 Traditional or Roth IRA at any time prior to the 2020 IRS tax filing deadline which is Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Your account must be funded or have proof of postmark by this date! For brokerage accounts - please check to see our clearing firm's required cutoff date for eligible contributions.) We can generally open and fund accounts (make your contributions) with investment companies (think mutual funds) right up to the deadline (as long as you can get your contributions postmarked before the deadline). The same general contribution limit applies to both Roth and Traditional IRAs. However, your Roth IRA contribution might be limited based on your filing status and income. "Total" means your total contributions to all of your Traditional and Roth IRAs combined for the given tax year. You cannot exceed the total amount/contribution limit regardless of how many IRAs you have or the type/types of IRA(s) that you may have. *Or your taxable compensation for the year. ** Effective for the tax year 2002 and beyond, for participants who are eligible to make an IRA contribution and have attained the age of 50 before the end of the taxable year, the participant can make a "catch-up" contribution in addition to the normal contribution amount as shown in the table above. The catch-up contribution was $500 from 2002-2005. For the year 2006 and beyond, the catch-up contribution limit will be $1000. The maximum contribution cannot exceed 100% of the actual compensation. Learn more about COLA Increases for Dollar Limitations on Benefits and Contributions from the IRS.
Please note that the IRA contribution limit does not apply to:
Deductibility limits can be confusing and tax laws are frequently changing. It is always best to review your specific situation and/or circumstances with a qualified tax advisor. Roth IRA contributions are made on an AFTER-tax basis. What does this mean? It means that you use money that you have already paid taxes on and that you won't get a tax break on the money that you put in your Roth IRA today (like you could if you contributed to a Traditional IRA with money that you haven't paid taxes on yet). The Roth IRAadvantage: No tax break today means that you should not have to pay taxes on your money when you take it out in retirement.
2020For the 2020 tax year (ending December 31, 2020), you can make eligible contributions to an IRA (Traditional or Roth IRA) between January 1, 2020 and Monday, April 15, 2021.
2019For the 2019 tax year (ending December 31, 2019), you may make eligible contributions to your 2019 Traditional or Roth IRA at any time prior to the 2019 IRS tax filing deadline which is on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.* Looking for more info on contributing to a 2019 IRA? Check these out: Roth IRA Limits 2019 Traditional IRA Contribution Limits 2019
Can I still put money in my IRA for last year? What is the deadline to contribute to an IRA for this year or last year?Why Should You Open an IRA? Why Should I Open an IRA?Are you eligible to make a Roth IRA contribution?First, Let's double-check to see which type of retirement account you want to contribute to today. If you are looking for a tax break and wish to make a tax-deductible contribution today, then you should consider a Traditional IRA instead of a Roth IRA. If you want to make an after-tax contribution to your retirement plan today, then you should continue on this page and check out our Roth IRA page for more information as well.
Whether or not you are eligible to make a (non-deductible) Roth IRA contribution this year depends on several factors. To help you get started, we have listed a few of the important questions that you should ask yourself (and review with your tax and/or legal advisor) to find out if you may be eligible to make a contribution to your Roth IRA this year:
Find out if you can make an after-tax (non-deductible) contribution to your Roth IRA based on your personal situation. Will the effect of modified AGI impact your ability to make a contribution to your Roth IRA? Be sure to review your personal situation with your tax advisor prior to making any tax-related decisions or investments.
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For example, You could split it 50/50 and put $3,000 in each or you could put $500 in your Roth IRA and $5,500 in your Traditional IRA. You can split it up any way that you would like - just keep in mind that it may not make sense to have an IRA with a super low balance in it because you may not be able to do much with it (as far as diversifying goes) and you may incur account fees (at most firms) that could eat into your long term saving goals.
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The amount that you put in the Traditional IRA will be tax-deductible now and the amount that you put in the Roth will receive tax benefits when you take the money out (unless there are changes to the tax laws or you take an unqualified distribution - which, of course, we do not recommend).
*If you are 50 or better, you get to add even more money thanks to your Catch-up contributions!
Can I contribute to a Roth IRA?
Although Roth IRA CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE, you must be eligible to make a contribution. Use the table below to see if you may be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA. (This table shows whether your contribution to a Roth IRA is affected by the amount of your modified AGI as computed for Roth IRA purpose. Source: irs.gov) Please be sure to consult with your tax and/or legal advisor prior to making IRA contributions.
Will your 2020 contribution to a Roth IRA be affected by the amount of your modified AGI?
If your filing status is: |
2020And your modified AGI is: |
2019And your modified AGI is: |
Then you can contribute: |
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Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) |
$196,000
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$193,000 |
up to the limit
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$196,000 - $205,999
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$193,000 - $202,999
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a reduced amount | ||
$206,000 or more
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$203,000 or more
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zero | ||
Married filing separately and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year |
Less than $10,000
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$193,000 |
a reduced amount
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> $10,000
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$193,000 - $202,999 |
zero
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$10,000 or more
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$203,000 or more
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zero | ||
Single, head of household, or married filing separately and you did not live with your spouse at any time during the year |
Less than $124,000
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Less than $122,000 |
up to the limit
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$124,000-$138,999
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$122,000-$136,999 |
a reduced amount
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$139,000 or more
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$137,000 or more
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zero | ||
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Will your 2020 contribution to a Roth IRA be affected by the amount of your modified AGI?
If You ARE Covered by a Retirement Plan at Work
If your filing status is: |
2020And your modified AGI is: |
2019And your modified AGI is: |
Then you can contribute: |
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Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) |
Less than $104,000
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$103,000 or less |
up to the limit
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$104,000 but less than $124,999
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$103,000 but less than $123,999
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a reduced amount | ||
$124,000 or more
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$123,000 or more
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Zero | ||
Married filing separately and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year |
Less than $10,000
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Less than $10,000 |
a reduced amount
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> $10,000
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> $10,000 |
Zero
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$10,000 or more
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$10,000 or more
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Zero | ||
Single, head of household, or married filing separately and you did not live with your spouse at any time during the year |
Less than $65,000
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Less than $64,000 |
up to the limit
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$65,000 but less than $75,000
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$64,000 but less than $74,000 |
a reduced amount
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$75,000 or more
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$74,000 or more
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Zero | ||
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2020 IRA Contribution and Deduction Limits Effect of Modified AGI on Deductible Contributions
If You are NOT Covered by a Retirement Plan at Work
What is your tax filing status? |
2020 |
2019 |
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If your tax filing status is: |
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Married filing jointly with a spouse who is covered by a plan at work |
$196,000
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$193,000 |
Full/up to the limit
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$196,000 - $205,999
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$193,000 - $202,999
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Partial/a reduced amount | ||
$206,000 or more
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$203,000 or more
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Zero | ||
Married filing jointly or separately with a spouse who is not covered by a plan at work |
Any amount
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Any amount |
a full deduction up to the amount of your contribution limit.
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Married filing separately with a spouse who is covered by a plan at work |
Less than $10,000 | Less than $10,000 | Partial/a reduced amount | |
$10,000 or more
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$10,000 or more |
Zero
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Single, head of household, or qualifying widow(er) |
Any amount |
Any amount
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a full deduction up to the amount of your contribution limit. | |
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How to figure the amount of your reduced Roth IRA contribution:
According to the IRS:
Amount of your reduced Roth IRA contribution
If the amount you can contribute must be reduced, figure your reduced contribution limit as follows.
- Start with your modified AGI.
- Subtract from the amount in (1):
- $196,000 if filing a joint return or qualifying widow(er),
- $-0- if married filing a separate return, and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year, or
- $124,000 for all other individuals.
- Divide the result in (2) by $15,000 ($10,000 if filing a joint return, qualifying widow(er), or married filing a separate return and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year).
- Multiply the maximum contribution limit (before reduction by this adjustment and before reduction for any contributions to traditional IRAs) by the result in (3).
- Subtract the result in (4) from the maximum contribution limit before this reduction. The result is your reduced contribution limit.
Please see Publication 590-A, Contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), for more details including a worksheet to figure your reduced contribution and be sure to speak with your tax and/or legal advisor prior to making any tax-related decisions. Please review Publication 590-A, for specific issues related to Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) for use in preparing Tax Returns.
2019 Traditional IRA Contribution and Deduction Limits - Effect of Modified AGI on IRA Contributions
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What are the Roth IRA contribution limits for 2020? How much can I contribute to IRA 2018?
IRA Contribution Limits ~ 2016, 2017 & 2018
Roth IRA contributions are made on an AFTER-tax basis and whether or not you are eligible to contribute is based on both your income and filing status. How much you can contribute is additionally impacted by your age with catch-up contributions for individuals age 50 and up.
Please Note: For 2019 and 2020, your total contributions to all of your traditional and Roth IRAs (combined for the given tax year) cannot be more than:
Under Age 50
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TotalUnder Age 50 |
Over Age 50 |
Additional |
TotalOver Age 50 |
2020* ** |
$6,000 |
Catch-up Contribution |
$1,000 |
$7,000 |
2019* ** |
$6,000 |
Catch-up Contribution |
$1,000 |
$7,000 |
Source: irs.gov
You may make an eligible contribution for your 2020 Traditional or Roth IRA at any time prior to the 2020 IRS tax filing deadline which is Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Your account must be funded or have proof of postmark by this date! For brokerage accounts - please check to see our clearing firm's required cutoff date for eligible contributions.) We can generally open and fund accounts (make your contributions) with investment companies (think mutual funds) right up to the deadline (as long as you can get your contributions postmarked before the deadline).
The same general contribution limit applies to both Roth and Traditional IRAs. However, your Roth IRA contribution might be limited based on your filing status and income.
"Total" means your total contributions to all of your Traditional and Roth IRAs combined for the given tax year. You cannot exceed the total amount/contribution limit regardless of how many IRAs you have or the type/types of IRA(s) that you may have.
*Or your taxable compensation for the year.
** Effective for the tax year 2002 and beyond, for participants who are eligible to make an IRA contribution and have attained the age of 50 before the end of the taxable year, the participant can make a "catch-up" contribution in addition to the normal contribution amount as shown in the table above. The catch-up contribution was $500 from 2002-2005. For the year 2006 and beyond, the catch-up contribution limit will be $1000. The maximum contribution cannot exceed 100% of the actual compensation. Learn more about COLA Increases for Dollar Limitations on Benefits and Contributions from the IRS.
Please note that the IRA contribution limit does not apply to:
- Rollover contributions
- Qualified reservist repayments
Deductibility limits can be confusing and tax laws are frequently changing. It is always best to review your specific situation and/or circumstances with a qualified tax advisor.
Roth IRA contributions are made on an AFTER-tax basis. What does this mean? It means that you use money that you have already paid taxes on and that you won't get a tax break on the money that you put in your Roth IRA today (like you could if you contributed to a Traditional IRA with money that you haven't paid taxes on yet). The Roth IRAadvantage: No tax break today means that (if you satisfy the requirements, qualified distributions (discussed in chapter 2 of Pub. 590-B) are tax-free. This is particularly of interest to those who believe that they will be in a higher tax bracket and would prefer not to have to pay taxes on their money when they take it out in retirement.
Can I make a contribution to an IRA after age 70½?
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Contributions to IRAs after age 70½
Can I make a contribution to my Traditional IRA after age 70½?
YES, you can make regular contributions to a Traditional IRA in the tax year 2020 and later tax years. (There is no age limit on making regular contributions to traditional or Roth IRAs.)
Can I make a contribution to my Roth IRA after age 70½?
Yes, you can still contribute to a Roth IRA and make rollover contributions to a Roth or traditional IRA regardless of your age.
Can I make IRA contributions after age 70½
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Can I contribute to a Roth IRA?
Although Roth IRA CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE, you must be eligible to make a contribution. Use the table below to see if you may be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA. (This table shows whether your contribution to a Roth IRA is affected by the amount of your modified AGI as computed for Roth IRA purpose. Source: irs.gov) Please be sure to consult with your tax and/or legal advisor prior to making IRA contributions.
Will your 2020 contribution to a Roth IRA be affected by the amount of your modified AGI?
If your filing status is: |
2020And your modified AGI is: |
2019And your modified AGI is: |
Then you can contribute: |
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Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) |
$196,000
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$193,000 |
up to the limit
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$196,000 - $205,999
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$193,000 - $202,999
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a reduced amount | ||
$206,000 or more
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$203,000 or more
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zero | ||
Married filing separately and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year |
Less than $10,000
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$193,000 |
a reduced amount
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> $10,000
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$193,000 - $202,999 |
zero
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$10,000 or more
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$203,000 or more
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zero | ||
Single, head of household, or married filing separately and you did not live with your spouse at any time during the year |
Less than $124,000
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Less than $122,000 |
up to the limit
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$124,000-$138,999
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$122,000-$136,999 |
a reduced amount
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$139,000 or more
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$137,000 or more
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zero | ||
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For more information on IRAs, please call us at 919-719-7200 today.
Can I contribute to a Roth IRA if I participate in a retirement plan at work?
You can contribute to a Traditional or Roth IRA whether or not you (or your spouse) participate in another retirement plan through your employer or business. However, it is important to note that:
- Traditional IRAs:You may not be able to deduct all of your traditional IRA contributions if you or your spouse participate in another retirement plan at work. View Deductibility Limits for 2019 Traditional IRAs and for 2020
- Roth IRAs: You may not be able to make a Roth IRA contribution or your contribution may be limited if you make too much money. Please review the chart below to see if you are eligible to make a Roth IRA contribution. Please remember that Roth IRA contributions are NOT tax-deductible.
Will your 2020 contribution to a Roth IRA be affected by the amount of your modified AGI?
If You ARE Covered by a Retirement Plan at Work
If you (or your spouse) are covered by a retirement plan at work, your modified AGI affects the amount of your deduction/the amount that you can contribute and receive a deduction. For example, if you receive a full deduction you can contribute up to the limit of $6,000 (under 50) or $7,000 (50 and up) for both 2019 & 2020.
If your filing status is: |
2020And your modified AGI is: |
2019And your modified AGI is: |
Then you can contribute: |
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Married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) |
Less than $104,000
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$103,000 or less |
up to the limit
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$104,000 but less than $124,999
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$103,000 but less than $123,999
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a reduced amount | ||
$124,000 or more
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$123,000 or more
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Zero | ||
Married filing separately and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year |
Less than $10,000
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Less than $10,000 |
a reduced amount
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> $10,000
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> $10,000 |
Zero
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$10,000 or more
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$10,000 or more
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Zero | ||
Single, head of household, or married filing separately and you did not live with your spouse at any time during the year |
Less than $65,000
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Less than $64,000 |
up to the limit
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$65,000 but less than $75,000
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$64,000 but less than $74,000 |
a reduced amount
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$75,000 or more
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$74,000 or more
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Zero | ||
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2020 IRA Contribution and Deduction Limits Effect of Modified AGI on Deductible Contributions
If You are NOT Covered by a Retirement Plan at Work
What is your tax filing status? |
2020 |
2019 |
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If your tax filing status is: |
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Married filing jointly with a spouse who is covered by a plan at work |
$196,000
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$193,000 |
Full/up to the limit
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$196,000 - $205,999
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$193,000 - $202,999
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Partial/a reduced amount | ||
$206,000 or more
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$203,000 or more
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Zero | ||
Married filing jointly or separately with a spouse who is not covered by a plan at work |
Any amount
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Any amount |
a full deduction up to the amount of your contribution limit.
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Married filing separately with a spouse who is covered by a plan at work |
Less than $10,000 | Less than $10,000 | Partial/a reduced amount | |
$10,000 or more
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$10,000 or more |
Zero
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Single, head of household, or qualifying widow(er) |
Any amount |
Any amount
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a full deduction up to the amount of your contribution limit. | |
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Can I contribute to both a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA in the same year?
Yes, if eligible, you can contribute to both a Traditional and Roth IRA in the same tax year. However, it is important to note that your total contributions to all of your traditional and Roth IRAs (combined for the given tax year) cannot be more than you are eligible for under the given year's IRA Contribution Limits. You cannot double down and put the maximum in each.
Think of it like this: if you are under 50* and you are fully eligible to make the maximum contribution for the year ($6,000 in 2019 & $6,000 for 2020), You can put a total of the maximum away ($6,000 in 2019 and another $6,000 in 2020) in either a Roth, a Traditional IRA or in any combination of the two as long as you do not exceed the annual contribution limit. *50 and over allows catch up contributions of an additional $1,000.
For example, You could split it 50/50 and put $3,000 in each or you could put $500 in your Roth IRA and $5,500 in your Traditional IRA. You can split it up any way that you would like - just keep in mind that it may not make sense to have an IRA with a super low balance in it because you may not be able to do much with it (as far as diversifying goes) and you may incur account fees (at most firms) that could eat into your long term saving goals.
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The amount that you put in the Traditional IRA will be tax-deductible now and the amount that you put in the Roth will receive tax benefits when you take the money out (unless there are changes to the tax laws or you take an unqualified distribution - which, of course, we do not recommend).
*If you are 50 or better, you get to add even more money thanks to your Catch-up contributions!
► How to figure the amount of your reduced Roth IRA contribution
How to figure the amount of your reduced Roth IRA contribution:
According to the IRS:
Amount of your reduced Roth IRA contribution
If the amount you can contribute must be reduced, figure your reduced contribution limit as follows.
- Start with your modified AGI.
- Subtract from the amount in (1):
- $196,000 if filing a joint return or qualifying widow(er),
- $-0- if married filing a separate return, and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year, or
- $124,000 for all other individuals.
- Divide the result in (2) by $15,000 ($10,000 if filing a joint return, qualifying widow(er), or married filing a separate return and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year).
- Multiply the maximum contribution limit (before reduction by this adjustment and before reduction for any contributions to traditional IRAs) by the result in (3).
- Subtract the result in (4) from the maximum contribution limit before this reduction. The result is your reduced contribution limit.
Please see Publication 590-A, Contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), for more details including a worksheet to figure your reduced contribution and be sure to speak with your tax and/or legal advisor prior to making any tax-related decisions. Please review Publication 590-A, for specific issues related to Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) for use in preparing Tax Returns.
2019 Traditional IRA Contribution and Deduction Limits - Effect of Modified AGI on IRA Contributions
Can I make a contribution to an IRA after age 70½?
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Contributions to IRAs after age 70½
Can I make a contribution to my Traditional IRA after age 70½?
No, you cannot make regular contributions to a Traditional IRA in the year you reach 70½ and older.
Can I make a contribution to my Roth IRA after age 70½?
Yes, you can still contribute to a Roth IRA and make rollover contributions to a Roth or traditional IRA regardless of your age.
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Important Notes: IRA contribution deadline 2018
- *MA residents may make prior year 2018 IRA contributions thru Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
- Please be sure to check with your tax and/or legal advisor prior to making any contributions, withdrawals or other changes to your retirement account. Place Trade Financial, Inc. does not offer tax or legal advice. Information provided by Place Trade is for educational purposes and should not be considered as tax or legal advice under any circumstances.
- Please view IRS Publication 590: Publication 590-A (Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)) and IRS Publication 590-B Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) for more details and speak with your tax advisor prior to making any decisions.
- Please be sure to look for the matching tax year when reviewing IRS Publication 590 (Publications 590-A and 590-A). We have included these links to the IRS website's pages covering Publications 590-A and 590-A for your convenience. The IRS site still shows the 2016 publications as of January 2018.
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