What Is the Maximum IRA Contribution That Mr

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What is the maximum IRA contribution that Mr. Higgins can make under each of the following assumptions? He is age 22 and single. His only income is $14,000 of interest and dividends from a trust fund. He is age 30 and single. His only income is a $35,000 distributive share of ordinary business income from a partnership. He is age 60 and single. His only income is $44,000 wages from his job. He is 45 and files a joint return with his wife. His sole proprietorship generates an $8,200 loss, and his wife's salary is $50,000.

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