Continually updated contribution limits for Traditional IRA and Roth IRA including tax years 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
After discovering your contribution limits and deadlines I recommend filing your taxes with TurboTax Online – that’s what I do and I’m a small business owner.
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2011 IRA Contribution Limits
According to the IRS, maximum IRA contributions for 2010 are the same for both a Traditional IRA and Roth IRA. You can also split your contributions among both Roth and Traditional, but your combined contribution amounts are subject to these same limits. The limits do not apply to rollover contributions.
Under 50 years old at the end of 2011:
- Traditional IRA contribution limits = $5,000
- Roth IRA contribution limits = $5,000
- Combined IRA contribution limits = $5,000
Over 50 years old as the end of 2011:
- Traditional IRA contribution limits = $6,000
- Roth IRA contribution limits = $6,000
- Combined IRA contribution limits = $6,000
The limits as they pertain to you are always the smaller of the numbers given or your taxable compensation. In other words your IRA contribution limits will be the numbers given below unless your 2011 taxable compensation was less than the number given under each circumstance.
Modified AGI rules for 2011
The IRS also says that your IRA contribution limits may be reduced depending upon your modified adjusted gross income (modified AGI).
For 2011 Roth IRA contributions this MAGI phase out range is $110,000 – $125,000 for single filers and $173,000 – $183,000 for married filing jointly. Basically if your income falls under these amounts your IRA contribution limits will be reduced accordingly.
For 2011 Traditional IRA contributions your MAGI affects your limits on tax deductibility according to you or your spouses participation in employer retirement plans.
- If neither you nor your spouse participate in an employer retirement plan your contributions are fully tax deductible.
- If you participate in an employer retirement plan the MAGI phase out range is $58,000 – $68,000 for single filers and $92,000 – $112,000 for married filing jointly.
- If only your spouse is in an employer retirement plan the MAGI phase out range is $173,000 – $183,000 for married filing jointly.
2011 IRA Contribution Deadlines are April 17th, 2012.
I recommend filing your taxes with TurboTax Online and highly recommend using either Lending Club or Betterment to house your IRA.
2010 IRA Contribution Limits
According to the IRS, maximum IRA contributions for 2010 are the same for both a Traditional IRA and Roth IRA. You can also split your contributions among both Roth and Traditional, but your combined contribution amounts are subject to these same limits. The limits do not apply to rollover contributions.
Under 50 years old at the end of 2010:
- Traditional IRA contribution limits = $5,000
- Roth IRA contribution limits = $5,000
- Combined IRA contribution limits = $5,000
Over 50 years old as the end of 2010:
- Traditional IRA contribution limits = $6,000
- Roth IRA contribution limits = $6,000
- Combined IRA contribution limits = $6,000
The limits as they pertain to you are always the smaller of the numbers given or your taxable compensation. In other words your IRA contribution limits will be the numbers given below unless your 2010 taxable compensation was less than the number given under each circumstance.
Modified AGI rules for 2010
The IRS also says that your IRA contribution limits may be reduced depending upon your modified adjusted gross income (modified AGI).
For 2010 Roth IRA contributions this MAGI phase out range is $107,000 – $122,000 for single filers and $169,000 – $179,000 for married filing jointly. Basically if your income falls under these amounts your IRA contribution limits will be reduced accordingly.
For 2010 Traditional IRA contributions your MAGI affects your limits on tax deductibility according to you or your spouses participation in employer retirement plans.
- If neither you nor your spouse participate in an employer retirement plan your contributions are fully tax deductible.
- If you participate in an employer retirement plan the MAGI phase out range is $56,000 – $66,000 for single filers and $90,000 – $110,000 for married filing jointly.
- If only your spouse is in an employer retirement plan the MAGI phase out range is $169,000 – $179,000 for married filing jointly.
2010 IRA Contribution Deadlines are April 18th, 2011.
IRA Contribution Limits for 2009
According to the IRS, maximum IRA contributions for 2009 are the same for both a Traditional IRA and Roth IRA. You can also split your contributions among both Roth and Traditional, but your combined contribution amounts are subject to these same limits. The limits do not apply to rollover contributions.
Under 50 years old at the end of 2009:
- Traditional IRA contribution limits = $5,000
- Roth IRA contribution limits = $5,000
- Combined IRA contribution limits = $5,000
Over 50 years old as the end of 2009:
- Traditional IRA contribution limits = $6,000
- Roth IRA contribution limits = $6,000
- Combined IRA contribution limits = $6,000
The limits as they pertain to you are always the smaller of the numbers given or your taxable compensation. In other words your IRA contribution limits will be the numbers given below unless your 2009 taxable compensation was less than the number given under each circumstance.
Modified AGI rules for 2009
The IRS also says that your IRA contribution limits may be reduced depending upon your modified adjusted gross income (modified AGI).
For 2009 Roth IRA contributions this MAGI phase out range is $105,000 – $120,000 for single filers and $167,000 – $177,000 for married filing jointly. Basically if your income falls under these amounts your IRA contribution limits will be reduced accordingly.
For 2009 Traditional IRA contributions your MAGI affects your limits on tax deductibility according to you or your spouses participation in employer retirement plans.
- If neither you nor your spouse participate in an employer retirement plan your contributions are fully tax deductible.
- If you participate in an employer retirement plan the MAGI phase out range is $56,000 – $66,000 for single filers and $89,000 – $109,000 for married filing jointly.
- If only your spouse is in an employer retirement plan the MAGI phase out range is $167,000 – $177,000 for married filing jointly.
2009 IRA Contribution Deadlines are April 15th, 2010.
IRA Contribution Limits for 2008
According to the IRS, maximum IRA contributions for 2008 are the same for both a Traditional IRA and Roth IRA. You can also split your contributions among both Roth and Traditional, but your combined contribution amounts are subject to these same limits. The limits do not apply to rollover contributions.
Under 50 years old at the end of 2008:
- Traditional IRA contribution limits = $5,000
- Roth IRA contribution limits = $5,000
- Combined IRA contribution limits = $5,000
Over 50 years old as the end of 2008:
- Traditional IRA contribution limits = $6,000
- Roth IRA contribution limits = $6,000
- Combined IRA contribution limits = $6,000
The limits as they pertain to you are always the smaller of the numbers given or your taxable compensation. In other words your IRA contribution limits will be the numbers given below unless your 2008 taxable compensation was less than the number given under each circumstance.
Modified AGI rules for 2008
The IRS also says that your IRA contribution limits may be reduced depending upon your modified adjusted gross income (modified AGI).
For 2008 Roth IRA contributions this MAGI phase out range is $105,000 – $120,000 for single filers and $166,000 – $176,000 for married filing jointly. Basically if your income falls under these amounts your IRA contribution limits will be reduced accordingly.
For 2008 Traditional IRA contributions your MAGI affects your limits on tax deductibility according to you or your spouses participation in employer retirement plans.
- If neither you nor your spouse participate in an employer retirement plan your contributions are fully tax deductible.
- If you participate in an employer retirement plan the MAGI phase out range is $55,000 – $65,000 for single filers and $89,000 – $109,000 for married filing jointly.
- If only your spouse is in an employer retirement plan the MAGI phase out range is $166,000 – $176,000 for married filing jointly.
2008 IRA Contribution Deadlines are April 15th, 2009.
Traditional IRA and Roth IRA Deadlines
As I have touched on in previous articles, if you have not contributed to your 2009 IRA, no need to panic… the IRA deadline is not until tax day – but the sooner you contribute the sooner you can get your taxes done! 🙂
- IRA deadline for 2008 contributions is April 15th, 2009.
- IRA deadline for 2009 contributions is April 15th, 2010.
- IRA deadline for 2010 contributions is April 18th, 2011.
- IRA deadline for 2011 contributions is April 17th, 2012.
I recommend filing your taxes with TurboTax Online and highly recommend using either Lending Club or Betterment to house your IRA.
Note: I am not a tax professional. Consult IRS Publication 590 and/or your tax professional for details.