Dan and Dawn Are Married and File a Joint Return

question 46

Multiple Choice

Dan and Dawn are married and file a joint return. During the current year, Dan had a salary of $30,000 and Dawn had a salary of $36,000. Both Dan and Dawn are covered by an employer-sponsored pension plan. Their adjusted gross income for the year is $95,000. Determine the maximum IRA contribution and deduction amounts. Maximum Maximum Contribution Deduction

• A) $ 11,000 $ 11,000
• B) $ 11,000 $ - 0 -
• C) $ 11,000 $ 5,500
• D) $ 5,500 $ -0-
• E) $ 8,000 $ 8,000

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