199A now allows real estate rentals to be QBI and I should be able to contribute to Roth Ira but turbo says no cause no earned income.

[maroquick]

"199A now allows real estate rentals to be QBI and I should be able to contribute to Roth Ira but turbo says no cause no earned income."

[DDollar · Accepted solution]

Rental real estate income can be Qualified Business Income (QBI) and still not be "earned income".  Unless you qualify as a "real estate professional" your real estate income is passive income and does not qualify for an IRA contribution.