topic I can contribute to an IRA but when I indicate that I am making the the contribution between Jan. 1 and Apr 18 the tax deduction is negated. Why? in Retirement tax questions

I can contribute to an IRA but when I indicate that I am making the the contribution between Jan. 1 and Apr 18 the tax deduction is negated. Why?

pitt71jh — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:54:54 GMT

Turbo Tax suggested the contribution and on the worksheet, I could see the tax deduction. So I indicated later that I was making the contribution (2,500) but when I then showed that I was making the contribution in 2017, the tax deduction was negated.

The IRA contribution would not be tax deductible if: You...

MiriamF — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:54:56 GMT

The IRA contribution would not be tax deductible if:

You took money out of a retirement account (NOT a rollover) within the last two years.
If your MAGI exceeds the allowable income range (see How much of my Traditional IRA contribution is deductible?).
If your total contribution for 2016 exceeds $5,500 ($6,500 if you are over age 50).
You are older than age 70 1/2.

If none of these applies, write back.