Question

What is the maximum amount a 45-year-old taxpayer and 45-year-old spouse can put into a Traditional or Roth IRA for 2016 (assuming they have sufficient earned income, but do not have an income limitation and are not covered by another pension plan)?

Answer 1

$5,500 USD

Step-by-step explanation:

Since traditional Roth IRA accounts cannot be owned jointly, then both individuals must have their own account. That being said they can still contribute to each other's Roth IRA accounts on behalf of their spouse. You can contribute a total of 100% of your earned income up to a limit of $5,500 USD. Pensions are not allowed as contributions. Individual's over the age of 50 have a limit of $6,500