https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/ira-contribution-in-retirement/01/2840408#M185175 <P>I'm still working and m</P><P>y wife is retired and receiving a pension from Calpers. I just finished my taxes and Turbo tax is saying she can contribute to an IRA. Is this correct?</P> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:54:34 GMT HJDensmore 2026-02-23T09:54:34Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/ira-contribution-in-retirement/01/2840408#M185175 <P>I'm still working and m</P><P>y wife is retired and receiving a pension from Calpers. I just finished my taxes and Turbo tax is saying she can contribute to an IRA. Is this correct?</P> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:54:34 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/ira-contribution-in-retirement/01/2840408#M185175 HJDensmore 2026-02-23T09:54:34Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/re-ira-contribution-in-retirement/01/2840485#M185187 <P>Yes, she can contribute to a traditional IRA (a spousal contribution supported by your compensation), but the contribution may or may not be deductible depending on whether you are covered by a workplace retirement plan and your modified AGI for the purpose.</P> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 18:09:48 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/re-ira-contribution-in-retirement/01/2840485#M185187 dmertz 2023-01-28T18:09:48Z