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February 9, 2026
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MAGI Calcuation for Roth

  • February 9, 2026
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T0 calculate my MAGI in order to know how much I can contribute to a Roth IRA, I know that I have to add in my nontaxable Social Security.  I also have other nontaxable retirement income.  Do I need to add that back to my AGI?

    Best answer by dmertz

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    You are looking at the wrong MAGI definition, probably the one for determining Premium Tax Credits under the Affordable Care Act.  The calculation of MAGI for the purpose of a Roth IRA contribution is described in IRS Pub 590-A:

    https://www.irs.gov/publications/p590a#en_US_2025_publink1000230985

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    Level 15
    February 9, 2026

    No, you do not have to add back your non taxable SSA benefits or you other non taxable retirement income.

     

    Please read this IRS document, section Roth and traditional IRA contributions.

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    dmertzAnswer
    Level 15
    February 9, 2026

    Expert Reviewed

    You are looking at the wrong MAGI definition, probably the one for determining Premium Tax Credits under the Affordable Care Act.  The calculation of MAGI for the purpose of a Roth IRA contribution is described in IRS Pub 590-A:

    https://www.irs.gov/publications/p590a#en_US_2025_publink1000230985

    Level 2
    February 12, 2026

    Thank you for your help.