I was employed for the first 3 months of 2017 and covered by a 401(K) Plan. Can I also contribute to my IRA plan with tax-deferred dollars?

[taxscd]

I worked for the first 3 months of 2017, then retired. While employed, I benefited from the employer's 401K plan. Can I also deposit tax-deferred dollars in my IRA for 2017?

Thanks.

[Karen1209 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can contribute to a 401K and an IRA.  However, traditional IRA contributions must be from earned income.  

Your contribution will be based on your income from January-March of 2017.  

Please see this IRS link for details:  Contribution Limits.

[dmertz]

Since you were covered by a 401(k) plan in 2017, whether or not the traditional IRA contribution for 2017 will be fully deductible will depend on your filing status and modified AGI:
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