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In 2010 (unless congress changes the law), the maximum per spouse is $5000 if under age 50 at year end and $6000 if 50 or older at year end.
HOWEVER, there are quite a few additional variables. For instance, if either spouse participates in an employer-sponsored plan during the year, then there are income restrictions on how much of that is deductible - if you make over a certain amount, you don't get to deduct some or all of the contribution. That's for a Traditional IRA. For a Roth IRA you don't deduct the contribution in any case, and it has higher income restrictions and contribution to an employer sponsored plan is irrelevant. Whether you file separately or jointly also impacts how much you can deduct. Also, you can only contribute earned income, so if you made less than $10,000 as a couple, you cannot contribute the full $5000 each to an IRA (even on a non-deductible basis.
The above list of variables is not comprehensive. Although I understand many of the rules, I don't feel qualified to try to put together such a list. I'd recommend contacting a financial planner, estate planner or accountant (depending on your exact situation) unless you have some other resource that you feel confident addresses your specific situation. For many couples, it is in fact as simple as you can each contribute $5000.
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What can I find out from an IRA calculator?
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What is the 2010 Simple IRA contribution limit?
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What does a roth IRA calculator do?
A Roth IRA calculator will allow you to compare a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA to help you best determine which option you need to be doing to meet your retirement needs.
What was the maximum IRA contribution in 1982?
30000
What is the maximum ira contribution for 2014?
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Which is the Roth IRA maximum contribution given?
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What are the 2009 IRA contribution limits?
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Does the IRA have any traditional IRA rules?
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Where is Roth IRA Contribution Limited located?
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Depend on how the contributiom are coded in the simple...if they as coded as simple contribution then you can. However, if they are coded as regular contribution then you have used up your contribution limit for the traditional.
