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Roth IRA contribution limits for 2012 Source: IRS. Note the middle categories ranging from $173,000 to $183,000 of AGI for joint filers and from $110,000 to $125,000 for single filers.
A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account (IRA) under United States law that is generally not taxed upon distribution, provided certain conditions are met. The principal difference between Roth IRAs and most other tax-advantaged retirement plans is that rather than granting an income tax reduction for contributions to the retirement plan, qualified withdrawals from the Roth IRA plan are ...
Tax filing status. Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) Contributions. Single or head of household. Less than $150,000. Full amount up to the limit. Single or head of household
This story was updated on October 2, 2014. A Roth IRA can be your most powerful tool in saving for retirement. But to take advantage of this amazing wealth-building strategy, you need to be ...
Some people in their 30s may not eligible for a Roth IRA due to income limits. (In 2024, the modified adjusted gross income limit is $146,000 for single filers and $230,000 for joint filers.)
The provision allows more taxpayers to convert from Traditional IRA to Roth IRA by removing the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) limitation on such rollovers starting in 2010. Taxpayers who convert in 2010 may, as a special case, elect to pay tax on amounts converted in equal installments in 2011 and 2012.
A Roth IRA originally contains $4,000. At the beginning of a new fiscal year, an additional contribution of $5,000 is made, which brings the total balance to $9,000. At the end of the fiscal year it turns out that the IRA holder exceeded the contribution limits (for example, due to an unexpected salary raise) and that only a partial ...
Do you earn too much income to open or contribute to a Roth IRA? Learn about the IRS's rules when it comes to Roth IRAs. Rules for Roth IRAs: Is there an income limit for contributions?