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Can I still contribute to a Roth IRA if I'm older than 70 ? and I'm still working?

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Yes, provided the contribution does not exceed your earned income for the year and you meet AGI eligibility guidelines.
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Who can contribute to a Roth IRA for 2006?

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Anyone with earned income up to $95,000 for single filers, (phase out between $95,000 and $110,000) and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly, (phase out between $150,000 and $160,000) can contribute.
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How much can I contribute to a Traditional or Roth IRA?

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The contribution limits for both the Traditional and Roth IRA for 2006 and 2007 is $4,000 with a "catch up" contribution of $1,000 for those age 50 and over. There are several factors to determine the deductibility of Traditional IRA contributions and the eligibility of Roth IRA contributions based upon adjusted gross income and participation in other retirement plans.
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Who is eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA and how much?

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Unlike the Traditional IRA, there is no 70 ? age limit on making contributions. You simply need to have earned income equal to the amount you contribute, up to a maximum of $4000 ($8000 combined for spouses) per year. There are income thresholds that may reduce the amount you can contribute.
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Can a SEP participant also contribute to a deductible IRA or a Roth IRA?

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If the SEP participant???s modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) for 2007 is under $52,000 (single filer) or under $83,000 (married, joint filer), then a full deduction for a traditional IRA contribution is also permitted. The amount that may be deducted is phased out over the next $10,000 in income.
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If I contribute to a Coverdell ESA, can I still contribute to a Traditional or Roth IRA?

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Contributions to Traditional or Roth IRAs do not effect the contributions you can make to a Coverdell ESA.
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Can I, or should I, invest in a Roth IRA if I currently contribute to a 401(k)?

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If you have enough money to contribute to your 401(k) plan and a Roth IRA, you may invest in a Roth IRA if your income level allows you to do so. Generally speaking, you should contribute to your 401(k) at least up to the amount that your employer matches your contributions. Beyond that level, it may make sense to invest the maximum allowed in a Roth IRA.
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What is a Roth IRA?

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The Roth IRA is an Individual Retirement Account, where contributions are made on a non-deductible basis. Earnings and the withdrawal of those earnings are income tax-free if the account is held for at least five years and you are 59½ or older.
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A ROTH IRA is an individual retirement account established by individuals that provides tax-free income after 5 years and age 59-1/2.
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Can anyone have a Roth IRA?

Gouldsboro, ME CPA / Barnes Accounting Services, LLC
You can't contribute to a Roth IRA for a year with income above $110,000 if single or $160,000 on a joint return. You must have earnings from personal services-$4,000 or more to make the (maximum) contribution - though an additional contribution of $1,000 is allowed persons age 50 and over. The $4,000 amount for earnings and contributions rises higher after 2007.
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Retirement FAQ: Roth IRAs
The Roth IRA is an alternative to the Traditional IRA. Unlike a Traditional IRA, Roth IRA account holders must meet certain income requirements to qualify; accountholders must have modified AGI (modified Adjusted Gross Income) below $95,000 if single or $150,000 if married, filing jointly in the year 2006 or below $99,000 if single or $156,000 if married, filing jointly to make a full contribution.
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IRA FAQs
The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 created the Roth IRA, which allows tax-free withdrawals. Contributions to a Roth IRA are not deductible and the maximum annual contribution is the lesser of 100% of compensation or $3,000. Non-working spouses may also contribute up to $3,000 to a Roth IRA. For individuals age 50+, contributions may be increased by $500. Taxpayers with joint adjusted gross income under $150,000 (under $95,000 for single taxpayers) may make full Roth IRA contributions.
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I contribute to an IRA. How do I report that on the FAFSA?

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Annual contributions to an IRA and/or Keogh (as well as other retirement plans) are reported as untaxed income on the FAFSA. Follow the FAFSA instructions for completing Worksheet B to accurately report these contributions.
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How can an individual convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?

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Rollover - A distribution from a traditional IRA can be contributed to a Roth IRA within 60 days after distribution. Trustee-to-trustee transfer - The financial institution holding the traditional IRA assets will provide directions on how to transfer those assets to a Roth IRA with another financial institution.
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How much can I contribute to the IRA?

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You may contribute up to $4,000 on the Traditional and Roth IRA's. The Coverdell Education Savings Account has a contribution limit of $2,000.
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A traditional IRA can be opened by anyone with earned income who is under 70½. The Roth IRA can be opened by anyone with earned income, regardless of age, if their adjusted gross income is below $110,000 (single) or $160,000 (joint).
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Can I have both a Traditional and a Roth IRA?

IRA Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. But remember that you can only contribute up to $3,000 per year to any combination of Traditional and Roth IRAs that you have. You cannot contribute $3,000 to each.
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What is a Roth IRA conversion?

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If your income falls below a certain limit, you can convert any amount in your Rollover or regular IRA to a Roth IRA. Caution: You must pay taxes on any amounts converted from your Rollover or regular IRA to a ROTH IRA. Maybe. Your converted retirement funds in your Roth IRA will grow tax free as opposed to growing on a tax-deferred basis. In essence, you stop the tax clock by paying your taxes today on your retirement funds for the benefit of withdrawing your money tax-free tomorrow.
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Can I move only certain IRAs to a Roth IRA?

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No. You can convert several IRAs – SEP, Simple IRA, regular IRA or Rollover IRA– to a Roth IRA as long as your modified adjusted gross income is below $100,000
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What is the maximum contribution that can be made to a Roth IRA?

Individual Investors - IRAs: FAQs
You can contribute up to $4,000 ($4,500 if you are age 50 or older in 2005 and $5,000 if you are age 50 or older in 2006) or up to 100% of your compensation whichever is less. If you are eligible to do so, you may contribute to both a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA in the same year, but the total amount you contribute cannot exceed the annual limits. Roth IRA contributions are not tax deductible.
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When can money be withdrawn from a Roth IRA?

Individual Investors - IRAs: FAQs
Money can be withdrawn at any time. However, earnings included in distributions taken prior to age 59 ? may be subject to both income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as shown below in the next question. Conversion amounts may also be subject to the 10% penalty.
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How are Roth IRA distributions taxed?

Individual Investors - IRAs: FAQs
There are three different tax treatments for distributions of earnings from Roth IRAs. The distribution is either: The income tax applies to all withdrawals of earnings made before the "Five-Year Holding Period" is satisfied even if the Roth IRA owner is over 59 1/2, disabled, dies or uses the distribution for a first home purchase.
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Can a Roth IRA be used for education?

Minneapolis, MN CPA / Thomas Lewis & Associates, P.A.
Yes, generally under the same terms as traditional IRAs. Also, ordinary income tax is somewhat less likely, or may be smaller in amount, than with traditional IRAs.
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