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.

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. See similar questions...

Yes, provided the contribution does not exceed your earned income for the year and you meet AGI eligibility guidelines. See similar questions...

Yes. The Roth IRA has Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) limitations. Singles earning up to $95,000 may contribute fully; ability to participate phases out at $110,000. Those filing jointly earning up to $150,000 may contribute fully; ability to participate for joint filers phases out at $160,000. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Yes, provided the contribution does not exceed your earned income for the year and you meet AGI eligibility guidelines. 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...

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 contribute up to $4,000 on the Traditional and Roth IRA's. The Coverdell Education Savings Account has a contribution limit of $2,000. See similar 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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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 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...

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. See similar questions...