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Michael is single and 35 years old. He is a participant in his employer\'s spons

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Question

Michael is single and 35 years old. He is a participant in his employer's sponsored retirement plan. How much can Michael contribute to a Roth IRA in each of the following alternative situations? (Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.)

a. Michael's AGI is $58,000 after he contributed $3,900 to a tradition IRA. Contribution to Roth IRA?

b. Michael's AGI is $88,500 before any IRA contributions. Contribution to Roth IRA?

c. Michael's AGI is $143,500 before any IRA contributions. Contribution to Roth IRA?

Explanation / Answer

a. Contribution to ROTH IRA: ($5500-$3900)=$1600

b. Contribution to ROTH IRA: $5500 ( Maximum limit to contribute in Roth IRA.

c He Can deduct any amount toward traditional IRA and Roth IRA because AGI is exceed with phaseout threshold.