I have existing Roth and Traditional IRAs from previous W-2 employments.
You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.
You must have taxable compensation to contribute to an IRA. Passive income from rental real estate is not taxable compensation. See this IRS website for IRA contributions - https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-ira-contribution-li...
And IRS Publication 590-A for compensation - https://www.irs.gov/publications/p590a/ch01.html#en_US_2016_publink1000230355
You must have taxable compensation to contribute to an IRA. Passive income from rental real estate is not taxable compensation. See this IRS website for IRA contributions - https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-ira-contribution-li...
And IRS Publication 590-A for compensation - https://www.irs.gov/publications/p590a/ch01.html#en_US_2016_publink1000230355
Still have questions?
Make a postAsk questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.
mrdave83706
New Member
sanae
New Member
boydmj867-gmail-
New Member
lillie3smith-gma
New Member
OldCarGuy
Level 4
Did the information on this page answer your question?
You have clicked a link to a site outside of the TurboTax Community. By clicking "Continue", you will leave the Community and be taken to that site instead.