Thx a lot! Very helpful. unfortunately, this answer does not completely answer my question because the specific situation is a bit complicated. Let me explain: the question is about the spouse of a couple (both USA citizens) who is currently living abroad (and hence domiciled abroad) , while the other spouse has remained in the USA. The couple's joint 2017 tax return has a substantial amount of taxable income (even after any foreign income exception). So, in that case, can the spouse living abroad make a 2017 IRA contribution? (given that there is taxable income in their joint tax return)... Please advise. thx again!
