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This return seems to conform with what you're saying above and, therefore, should not have excess contribution tax applied.   This is a retired couple ->  Spouse A has W-2 wages of $8166 in Box 1 and zero in Box 11.  Spouse B has W-2 wages of $967 in Box 1 and zero in Box 11.   Spouse A made a $7500 Roth IRA contribution, which should be supported by earned wages of $8166. Spouse B made no IRA contribution.