I am self employed. What is the maximum amount I can contribute to my SEP-IRA

gcrab605 · ‎June 6, 2019

MinhT · ‎June 6, 2019

As a self-employed person, for 2016 you can contribute no more than the lesser of:

20% of your self-employment income
$53,000

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wosilauda · ‎June 6, 2019

where can I enter the ira contribution for 2016 as a self-employed?

MinhT · ‎June 6, 2019

As a self-employed person, for 2016 you can contribute no more than the lesser of:

20% of your self-employment income
$53,000

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dmertz · ‎June 6, 2019

For this calculation, your "self-employment income" is your net profit from self-employment minus the deductible portion of your self-employment taxes.

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I am self employed. What is the maximum amount I can contribute to my SEP-IRA