Income limit for Roth IRA

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February 23, 2026
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My wife and I are filing jointly, is there a income limit on Roth IRA contribution?

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MinhT1

Level 15

For 2025, for couples filing jointly, Roth IRA contributions are allowed up the maximum limit of $7,000 (plus $1,000 catch up if aged 50 or older) for MAGI up to $236,000.

Between $236,000 and $246,000, they are progressively phased out.

No contribution is allowed for MAGI of $246,000 or over.

See this IRS publication, page 39.

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TWJ4899Author

Level 2

What if one of the two spouse does not have a 401(K) plan and the total income is above the phase-out limit ?

Can that spouse contributes to a Traditional IRA ? If so, can it be deducted on tax return ?

AmyC

Level 15

1. A traditional IRA allows contributions every year, the question is whether it is pre-tax or after tax dollars.

2. Even with the spousal IRA, not covered by a 401k, it is still limited by the income for deductible or not.

Since your income is above the phase-out limit, contributions would not be deductible and form 8606 would be used to track the basis so you don't pay taxes again when you pull the money out.

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DoninGA

Level 15

For 2026, the total contributions you make each year to all of your traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs can’t be more than:

$7,500 ($8,600 if you’re age 50 or older), or
If less, your taxable compensation for the year

2026 Roth IRA Income Eligibility (MAGI Phase-Out Ranges)
If your income is within these ranges, your maximum contribution is reduced (phased out):

Single/Head of Household: Phase-out range begins at $153,000 and ends at $168,000. You cannot contribute directly if MAGI is $168,000.
Married Filing Jointly: Phase-out range begins at $242,000 and ends at $252,000. You cannot contribute directly if MAGI is $252,000.