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Level 15

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TurboTax does correctly determine the permissible amount of an IRA contribution when provided with correct information.

 

The amount shown on a W-2 that will support an IRA contribution is the amount in box 1 minus any amount in box 11.

 

For a spousal contribution, only the spouse with the lower compensation is eligible to use the other spouse's compensation to support their contribution.  For example, if Spouse A has $5,000 of compensation and Spouse B has  $4,000 of compensation, Spouse A's contribution is limited to $5,000 while Spouse B would be eligible to make a $7,500 contribution (provided Spouse A contributed no more than $1,500 to Spouse A's own IRA).