On December 12, 2013 the Internal Revenue Service released the IRA Deduction Limits for 2013. For those covered by a retirement plan at work, the modified AGI for a full deduction is $59,000 for a single person and $95,000 for married joint filers or certain widows/widowers.
Unfortunately Deferred Compensation is not considered earned income for IRA deduction limits. See IRS publication 590, page 7, table 1-1. Here it specifically has Def Comp plans listed in the column of income NOT included when figuring your IRA deduction.
You can set up a payroll deduction for your retirement account, provided that your employer has such a system in place. The amount of the deduction is predicated on the IRS limits.
There is no Roth IRA tax deduction, but this does not mean that the Roth IRA does not have tax implications. More information can be found by asking an accountant.
No, contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax-deductible.
It qualifies you as someone who supports terrorism. You won't get a deduction on your taxes, but you may get an extended holiday in Cuba! :)
An after-tax IRA (a Roth IRA) will not reduce your taxes in the current year. You will not get any kind of deduction on your current taxes for contributions to a Roth IRA. However, when you retire the distributions from the Roth IRA will be tax free. A Traditional IRA will give you a deduction on your current year taxes, but the distributions will be taxed as income when you retire.
Traditional IRA Calculator Contributing to a traditional IRA can create a current tax deduction, plus it provides for tax-deferred growth. While long term savings in a Roth IRA may produce better after tax returns, a Traditional IRA may be an excellent alternative if you qualify for the tax deduction.
There are several traditional IRA rules that apply to the IRA or an IRA account. These rules include restrictions on age (how old you need to be to apply for an IRA), maximum contribution limits, withdrawal limits, and tax deductibility.
Information about IRA contribution limits may be found directly on the IRS official website. Navigate to the retirement plans section and then to the IRA topics. These articles will help you to calculate your limits for the tax year.
No, you do not get a tax deduction for Roth IRA contributions. You pay regular income tax on the amount your contribute to your Roth IRA. The tax benefit is that any income you generate with the account (interest, dividends, etc.) is not taxed when you withdraw the money.
No, you cannot directly deposit an IRA through payroll deductions. However, you can set up a payroll deduction to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA, where your employer withholds a portion of your paycheck to be deposited into your IRA account. It's important to check with your employer and IRA provider to ensure that the setup complies with IRS regulations and your plan's rules.
Information about Roth IRA income limits is available on a number of websites, some examples include Moneychimp, Wikipedia, and the Roth IRA website.