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2012 IRA Contribution Limits

2012 Combined Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution Limits

If you are under 50 years of age at the end of 2012: The maximum contribution that you can make to a traditional or Roth IRA is the smaller of $5,000 or the amount of your taxable compensation for 2012. This limit can be split between a traditional and a Roth IRA but the combined limit is $5,000. The maximum contribution to a Roth IRA and the maximum deductible contribution to a traditional IRA may be reduced depending upon your modified adjusted gross income (modified AGI).

If you are 50 years of age or older before the end of 2012: The maximum contribution that can be made to a traditional or Roth IRA is the smaller of $6,000 or the amount of your taxable compensation for 2012. This limit can be split between a traditional and a Roth IRA but the combined limit is $6,000. The maximum contribution to a Roth IRA and the maximum deductible contribution to a traditional IRA may be reduced depending upon your modified AGI. This information is from IRS.gov which has lots of good information about retirement accounts.

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7 responses to “2012 IRA Contribution Limits”

  1. Michael Nelson

    The Roth IRA is a wonderful retirement tool. I can think of nothing better than earnings growth that is not taxed at retirement. As always thanks for the information it is appreciated.

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