IRAs for a taxable year can be opened and funded any time between the first day of a tax year and the date a tax return is due for that year, excluding extensions. For most taxpayers, this due date is April 15 of the following year.

Contributions for the past year must be made no later than 60 days past the end of the year. This usually works out to be the last day in February. However if you turn 69 in that year you will have to make your contribution before the end of the previous year. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

The maximum amount that can be deducted for tax year 2005 is the lesser of $5,000 or the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer, which can be attributed to professions and occupations of both spouses, even if only one of the spouses is employed. See similar questions...

Salary deferral contributions may be made up to 100% of compensation (not to exceed $10,000 for 2006 and $10,500 for 2007 for investors under age 50, $12,500 for 2006 and $13,000 for 2007 for investors age 50 and over). Match employee contributions dollar for dollar up to 3% of compensation to a maximum $10,000 for the 2006 plan year and $10,500 for the 2007 plan year, $12,500 for investors 50 years old or older in 2006 and $13,000 in 2007. See similar questions...

For the Traditional and Roth IRAs and the CESAs, the contributions can be made up to the tax-filing deadline, generally April 15th. So even if your income is indefinite, you can still contribute up through tax deadline the following year. Telhio offers both free payroll deduction and direct deposit services to make contributing to your IRA on a regular basis easy and hassle-free. See similar questions...

The deadline for SIMPLE contributions is the tax filing deadline of the company, including extensions. For a previous year contribution, the SIMPLE plan must have been established by October 1 of the year for which the contribution is being made. For Agents and Brokers | Insurance Forums | About Us | Privacy/Legal | Contact Us | Site Map | Site Menu See similar questions...

The final deadline for making prior year IRA contributions is typically April 15. For example, a contribution for tax year 2007 may be made up until April 15, 2008. See similar questions...

Contributions must be made for each eligible employee in a SEP, even if over age 70 1/2. Such an employee must take minimum distributions, however. No, contributions are not required to be made every year, but in years contributions are made to the SEP, they must be made to the SEP-IRAs of all eligible employees. A SEP cannot have a last-day-of-the-year employment requirement. If the employee is otherwise eligible, they must share in any SEP contribution. See similar questions...

Limits vary with the different types of self-directed IRA's. Our link to the 590 Publication can help you determine what the limits are, or a tax advisor or CPA can also help with the determination for you as an individual. 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...

Contributions for 2004 and forward can be made anytime during the year up through the tax-filing deadline for that year, not including extensions. Generally, this means contributions can still be made up through April 15th for the prior tax year. See similar questions...

You have until March 1 (or February 29 in a leap year) to contribute to your RSP. Once this date has passed, RSP contributions are only deductible against your taxable income for the next (or any subsequent) year. (Please note: when March 1 or February 29 falls on a weekend, the deadline may be extended to the following Monday.) See similar questions...

A Roth IRA conversion can be done at any time before the end of the year. Do not confuse the Roth IRA April 15 of the following year contribution deadline with the December 31 Roth IRA conversion deadline. No. Because SEP and SIMPLE IRAs are already IRAs, you can convert them directly to a Roth IRA. However, for a Simple IRA, you must hold your Simple IRA account for at least 2 years before converting it to a Roth IRA. See similar questions...

The plan must be established and the contributions completed by the employer's tax-filing due date, usually by April 15 following the tax year for which the deduction is taken. See similar questions...

There is no deadline. The committee solicits and evaluates applications from those who qualify once a month. Yes. Each application for a grant requires a separate proposal, and each application for a seed investment requires a unique business plan. 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...

The name says it all - catch-up contributions are specifically designed to help those who are getting closer to retirement catch up on their retirement savings. You're eligible as long as you're at least 50 years old during the year the contribution is for, and of course, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements for Traditional or Roth IRAs. Click here for contribution limits. See similar questions...