Tyler (Age 50) and Connie (Age 48) Are a Married

question 968

Multiple Choice

Tyler (age 50) and Connie (age 48) are a married couple. Tyler is covered under a qualified retirement plan at his job and earned $175,000 in 2018. Connie is employed as a lab technician and earned $30,000 but is not covered under a qualified retirement plan. They file a joint return; have interest and dividend income of $30,000. What is their maximum for AGI deduction for contributions to a traditional IRA?

• A) $12,000
• B) $6,500
• C) $0
• D) $5,500

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