topic Use the amount in 1099-G box 6 (Taxable Grants) and 1099-MISC(Other Income) to contribute to deductible IRA. TT said it is excessive contribution. I have no other income. in Retirement tax questions https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/use-the-amount-in-1099-g-box-6-taxable-grants-and-1099-misc-other-income-to-contribute-to-deductible/01/190817#M16281 <P>If it is not deductible, can I contribute the amount as Roth IRA ?</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:12:45 GMT raypchan 2019-06-01T17:12:45Z Use the amount in 1099-G box 6 (Taxable Grants) and 1099-MISC(Other Income) to contribute to deductible IRA. TT said it is excessive contribution. I have no other income. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/use-the-amount-in-1099-g-box-6-taxable-grants-and-1099-misc-other-income-to-contribute-to-deductible/01/190817#M16281 <P>If it is not deductible, can I contribute the amount as Roth IRA ?</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:12:45 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/use-the-amount-in-1099-g-box-6-taxable-grants-and-1099-misc-other-income-to-contribute-to-deductible/01/190817#M16281 raypchan 2019-06-01T17:12:45Z You must have earned income (compensation) and be under t... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/you-must-have-earned-income-compensation-and-be-under-t/01/190822#M16282 <P>You must have earned income (compensation) and be under the age of 70 1/2 at the end of the year to qualify to contribute to an IRA. Your contribution can be the lesser of your earned income or $5,500.</P><P>Hope that helps.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:12:46 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/you-must-have-earned-income-compensation-and-be-under-t/01/190822#M16282 KarenW 2019-06-01T17:12:46Z