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What is the eligibility criteria for a traditional IRA?
To be eligible for a traditional IRA, you must have earned income and be under the age of 70.
Why do a backdoor Roth IRA?
A backdoor Roth IRA can be beneficial for high-income earners who are not eligible to contribute to a traditional Roth IRA due to income limits. By utilizing a backdoor Roth IRA, they can make nondeductible contributions to a traditional IRA and then convert it to a Roth IRA, allowing for tax-free growth and withdrawals in the future.
Who can contribute to a SEP IRA?
Individuals who are self-employed or small business owners can contribute to a SEP IRA. Employees of the business may also be eligible to participate in the plan if the employer chooses to include them.
Can you contribute to an IRA after you have retired?
Eligible CompensationYou must have eligible compensation in order to be eligible to contribute to an IRA. For IRA purposes, eligible compensation includes wages, salaries, tips, commissions received as a percentage of sales, taxable alimony and separate maintenance payment you receive under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance. If you are a sole proprietor or a partner, your compensation is based on your net earnings from your trade or business, reduced by contributions to any employer-sponsored plan that you adopt and any deduction allowed for 50% of your self-employment taxes (see page 7 of the 2004 version of IRS Publication 590).Amounts you receive as interest, dividends, pension, annuity, earnings and profits from property investments, and any amount you exclude from your income are not considered eligible compensation for IRA purposes.
What are the requirements for a Roth IRA?
People who register for Roth IRA's must be able to meet the income requirements necessary for a Roth IRA. Apart from these relatively minor requirements, any one whose income is below a certain threshold (variable based on marital status etc) is eligible.
What is the eligibility criteria for a traditional IRA?
To be eligible for a traditional IRA, you must have earned income and be under the age of 70.
Who is eligible for Roth IRA Conversion 2010?
The criteria for a Roth IRA conversion have changed and as of 2010 anyone can convert a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. Whether it makes good sense for you to do so will depend upon your personal financial situation.
Why do a backdoor Roth IRA?
A backdoor Roth IRA can be beneficial for high-income earners who are not eligible to contribute to a traditional Roth IRA due to income limits. By utilizing a backdoor Roth IRA, they can make nondeductible contributions to a traditional IRA and then convert it to a Roth IRA, allowing for tax-free growth and withdrawals in the future.
Will loss of principal on Roth IRA investments be eligible as a tax deduction for 2008 tax year?
No.
Who is eligible for an IRA or Keogh plan?
Individuals with earned income, either through self-employment for a Keogh plan or through wages for an IRA, are eligible to contribute. There may be additional eligibility requirements based on income levels or participation in other retirement plans.
Can a 71 year old contribute to an IRA?
Yes, a 71-year-old can contribute to a traditional IRA as long as they have earned income. They are also eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA regardless of age if they meet income requirements.
What are the 2009 IRA contribution limits?
The 2009 traditional IRA and Roth IRA contribution limits for those eligible to contribute to these IRA's is $5000 for those under age 50 and $6000 for those aged 50 and over. These are the the maximum combined totals you can contribute to both types of accounts.
When a CD matures can you use it to buy a new IRA and get a tax deduction?
If you are eligible to make a deductible IRA contribution, you can use funds from any source including a maturing CD to make that contribution. You are not eligible to contribute to an IRA unless you have "compensation income." Compensation income consists of taxable wages, net self-employment, and alimony. Your compensation income must be greater than or equal to the amount you are putting into the IRA. There is nothing special about using the proceeds from a maturing CD to buy an IRA. As long as you are eligible to make the contribution, feel free to use funds from the maturing CD or any other source. Of course, if the maturing CD is already in an IRA, you can't get a deduction for buying another IRA. And you can't put more than $5000 ($6000 if you are over 50) into an IRA in 2009 no matter where you get the money from.
Who can contribute to a SEP IRA?
Individuals who are self-employed or small business owners can contribute to a SEP IRA. Employees of the business may also be eligible to participate in the plan if the employer chooses to include them.
Can a simple IRA be transfered into a roth IRA?
Converting an IRA (traditional, rollover, SEP or SIMPLE[1]) or other eligible qualified retirement plan to a Roth IRA may be more attractive and accessible than ever before. As of January 1, 2010, all investors have an opportunity to convert their retirement assets to a Roth IRA as income restrictions are going away.
Can you contribute to an IRA after you have retired?
Eligible CompensationYou must have eligible compensation in order to be eligible to contribute to an IRA. For IRA purposes, eligible compensation includes wages, salaries, tips, commissions received as a percentage of sales, taxable alimony and separate maintenance payment you receive under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance. If you are a sole proprietor or a partner, your compensation is based on your net earnings from your trade or business, reduced by contributions to any employer-sponsored plan that you adopt and any deduction allowed for 50% of your self-employment taxes (see page 7 of the 2004 version of IRS Publication 590).Amounts you receive as interest, dividends, pension, annuity, earnings and profits from property investments, and any amount you exclude from your income are not considered eligible compensation for IRA purposes.
What are the requirements for a Roth IRA?
People who register for Roth IRA's must be able to meet the income requirements necessary for a Roth IRA. Apart from these relatively minor requirements, any one whose income is below a certain threshold (variable based on marital status etc) is eligible.
