Yes. A spouse who does not earn income but who files a joint federal income tax return 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) to a Roth IRA based on the earned income of the joint filer and the MAGI on the joint return. These contributions are not deductible from current taxes.

Yes. A spouse who does not earn income 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) to a Traditional IRA and deduct the entire contribution from income reported on a joint tax return if the couple's combined adjusted gross income (AGI) is less than or equal to $150,000. If the couple's AGI is between $150,000 and $160,000, the spouse's contribution may be partially deductible. See similar questions...

If you are single and have compensation from employment or earned income from self-employment and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is less than $95,000, you can make the maximum annual contribution, regardless of your age; if your MAGI is more than $95,000 but less than $110,000, you can make a partial contribution. See similar questions...

No, but the employee participant may convert the SEP IRA into a Roth and pay the tax due on the conversion. See similar questions...

Eligibility to make Roth IRA contributions are determined by your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI): To see if you're eligible to make a Roth IRA contribution, consult your tax advisor or see IRS Publication 590. See similar questions...

Yes, you can make contributions to both a designated Roth account and a traditional, pre-tax account in the same year in any proportion you choose. However, the combined amount contributed in any one year is limited by the 402(g) limit - $15,000 for 2006 ($15,500 in 2007 plus an additional $5,000 in catch-up contributions if age 50 or older). See similar questions...

Yes, if both spouses are eligible individuals and both spouses have established an HSA in their name. If only one spouse has an HSA in their name, only that spouse can make a 'catch-up' contribution. Each spouse is eligible to contribute to an HSA in their own name, up to the amount of the deductibles under their respective policies. However, each spouse's contribution cannot exceed the contribution limit of $2,850 for individuals for 2007. See similar questions...

Yes, if both spouses are eligible individuals and both spouses have established an HSA in their name. If only one spouse has an HSA in their name, only that spouse can make a “catch-up” contribution. Each spouse is eligible to contribute to an HSA in their own name, up to the amount of the deductibles under their respective policies. However, each spouse’s contribution cannot exceed the contribution limit of $2,850 for individuals for 2007. See similar questions...

A ROTH IRA is an individual retirement account established by individuals that provides tax-free income after 5 years and age 59-1/2. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Roth contributions are elective deferrals made on an after tax basis within a 401(k) plan. Since these contributions are elective deferrals, they are subject to the 402(g) limit the same as elective deferrals made on a pre-tax basis. If certain withdrawal restrictions are met, the contribution basis and associated earnings are not subject to income taxation at the time of distribution. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

You may be able to transfer your IRA balance into your new plan if the new plan accepts rollovers from IRAs. Before rolling your money into a new plan, you should compare the plan’s investment options and withdrawal rules with those of your IRA. You may give up some flexibility or face stricter requirements if you make the move. See similar questions...

The maximum contribution is $4,000 for 2005 and 2006 or 100% of your compensation, whichever is less. If you are eligible and choose to make contributions to both a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA, the total of your contributions to both may not exceed the lesser of $4,000 for 2005 and 2006 or the 100% of compensation limit. In addition, catch-up contributions of $500 for 2005 and $1,000 for 2006 are permitted for any individual who is 50 or older. See similar questions...

Yes, as long as you follow IRS guidelines and your total contribution to both IRA types does not exceed 100% of earned income up to contribution limit. Learn more. North Shore Bank does not guarantee the information listed on our 3rd party links. The material on these pages may change over time and North Shore Bank is not responsible for the content that appears on these pages. See similar questions...

Yes, if both spouses are eligible individuals and both spouses have established an HSA in their name. If only one spouse has an HSA in their name, only that spouse can make a “catch-up” contribution. For 2007 and forward, each spouse is eligible to contribute to an HSA in their own name, up to the statutory limit ($2,850 for 2007). (The catch up contributions are in addition to these limits.) The following examples describe how much can be contributed under varying circumstances. See similar questions...