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I file married filing jointly. I have a employer 401k plan, while my spouse does not. What does the AGI need to be below, before I can contribute to a traditional IRA?

 
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KrisD15
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I file married filing jointly. I have a employer 401k plan, while my spouse does not. What does the AGI need to be below, before I can contribute to a traditional IRA?

You each can contribute up to 7,000 each and an additional 1,000 if age 50 or older, HOWEVER, whether they are DEDUCTABLE contributions depend on your MODIFIIED Adjusted Gross Income, since you are also covered under an employer retirement plan. 

 

 

Before you file, the TurboTax program will help you know the maximum deducible amount you can contribute for tax year 2024 (made in 2025). 

Go to "Other Tax Situations" and scroll down to "Retirement Savings" then "IRA calculator tool"    START 

 

According to the IRS:

"For married couples filing jointly, if the spouse making the IRA contribution is covered by a workplace retirement plan, the phase-out range is increased to between $123,000 and $143,000"

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I file married filing jointly. I have a employer 401k plan, while my spouse does not. What does the AGI need to be below, before I can contribute to a traditional IRA?

Guidelines:

Here are the MAGI phase-out ranges for tax year 2024 if you were covered by a retirement plan at work:

  • Single, head of household, or married filing separately (not living with spouse): The phase-out range is $77,000 - $87,000
  • Married filing jointly or qualified widow(er): The phase-out range is $123,000 - 143,000
  • Married filing separately (living with spouse): The phase-out range is $0 – $10,000

If you weren't covered by another retirement plan at work, but your spouse was, and you're:

  • Filing jointly: the phase-out range is $230,000 - $240,000

Does the rule (in red) apply to my situation, I have a 401k plan, while my spouse does not.  Is the AGI now $230k-$240k.

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