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What in max allowed IRA & Roth contribution in 2017?

Turbotax says I contributed too much in 2017 to trad IRA and Roth IRA; my amount was $7332.00; my employer says Fed law allows way more than that, $18,500/yr allowed; anyone with the right answer?
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MinhT
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What in max allowed IRA & Roth contribution in 2017?

The maximum contribution to an IRA account (Traditional or Roth) is $5,500 (+ $1,000 if age 50 or over).

The maximum employee contribution to a 401(k) plan is $18,000 (+ $6,000 if age 50 or over).

Please read this TurboTax article on Retirement savings:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/retirement/boost-your-retirement-savings/L3lryQHVz



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What in max allowed IRA & Roth contribution in 2017?

It sounds like you entered your employer sponsored plan contributions in the IRA contributions sections.  They are NOT an IRA and should only be reported in box 12 on your W-2, nowhere else.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
MinhT
Expert Alumni

What in max allowed IRA & Roth contribution in 2017?

The maximum contribution to an IRA account (Traditional or Roth) is $5,500 (+ $1,000 if age 50 or over).

The maximum employee contribution to a 401(k) plan is $18,000 (+ $6,000 if age 50 or over).

Please read this TurboTax article on Retirement savings:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/retirement/boost-your-retirement-savings/L3lryQHVz



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