I retired in January 2018 and my earned income for 2018 is $3212.26. Is that my maximum allowable contribution to a traditional IRA, or can I contribute more?

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I retired in January 2018 and my earned income for 2018 is $3212.26. Is that my maximum allowable contribution to a traditional IRA, or can I contribute more?

Yes. Your contribution will be limited to the amount of your earned income.

For 2018, the maximum annual contribution is the smaller of these:

$5,500 or $6,500 if over age 50
100% of your compensation

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I retired in January 2018 and my earned income for 2018 is $3212.26. Is that my maximum allowable contribution to a traditional IRA, or can I contribute more?

Yes. Your contribution will be limited to the amount of your earned income.

For 2018, the maximum annual contribution is the smaller of these:

$5,500 or $6,500 if over age 50
100% of your compensation

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I retired in January 2018 and my earned income for 2018 is $3212.26. Is that my maximum allowable contribution to a traditional IRA, or can I contribute more?

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