IRA limits and eligibility
Traditional and Roth IRA contribution limits for individuals
Contribution limits are subject to annual cost of living adjustments as set forth in the Pension Protection Act of 2006. If you're over age 50, you may qualify for an additional catch-up contribution.
For 2019, the individual contribution limit is the lesser of earned income or $6,000. The catch-up amount for individuals age 50 or older is $1,000.
Contribution limits for married couples
The contribution limits apply to each individual, so married couples may be able to contribute the contribution limit for both spouses. For example, in 2019, a married couple, both of whom are over age 50, may contribute a total of $14,000 ($7,000 each, if there is enough earned income to support this level of contribution).
Note: You may continue to fund your IRA for 2018 through April 15, 2019.*
*April 17 for taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts
Eligibility to contribute
Traditional IRA | Roth IRA |
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Whether or not you can make a full contribution depends on your tax filing status and modified adjusted gross income (MAGI):
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Traditional IRA | Roth IRA |
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2019 | |
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Whether or not you can make a full contribution depends on your tax filing status and MAGI:
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Tax deductibility of traditional IRA contributions
You may or may not be able to claim a deduction of your contributions to a Traditional IRA depending on whether you or your spouse are covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan, your tax filing status and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI).
2018 tax filing status | IRA owner participates in a retirement plan at work | IRA owner does not participate in a retirement plan at work |
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Single |
Full deduction: MAGI less than $63,000 Partial deduction: MAGI of $63,000 - $73,000 |
No income limit for full deduction |
Married filing jointly |
Full deduction: MAGI less than $101,000 Partial deduction: MAGI of $101,000 - $121,000 |
Spouse does not participate in a retirement plan at work: No income limit Spouse participates in a retirement plan at work: Full deduction: MAGI less than $189,000 Partial deduction: MAGI of $189,000 - $199,000 |
Married filing separately | Partial deduction: MAGI $0 - $10,000 |
Spouse does not participate in a retirement plan at work: No income limit Spouse participates in a plan at work: Partial deduction: MAGI $0 - $10,000 |
2019 tax filing status | IRA owner participates in a retirement plan at work | IRA owner does not participate in a retirement plan at work |
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Single |
Full deduction: MAGI less than $64,000 Partial deduction: MAGI of $64,000 - 74,000 |
No income limit for full deduction |
Married filing jointly |
Full deduction: MAGI less than $103,000 Partial deduction: MAGI of $103,000 - 123,000 |
Spouse does not participate in a retirement plan at work: No income limit for full deduction Spouse participates in a retirement plan at work: Full deduction: MAGI less than $193,000 Partial deduction: MAGI of $193,000 - 203,000 |
Married filing separately | Partial deduction: MAGI $0 - 10,000 |
Spouse does not participate in a retirement plan at work: No income limit Spouse participates in a plan at work: Partial deduction: MAGI $0 - 10,000 |