In 2018, Tyson (Age 22) Earned $3,500 from His Part-Time

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Essay

In 2018, Tyson (age 22) earned $3,500 from his part-time job and he reported $15,000 of interest income (unearned income). Assuming he does not participate in an employer-sponsored plan, what is the maximum deductible IRA contribution Tyson can make in 2018?

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Aggregate Demand And Supply Model

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Short-Run Phillips Curve

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Rational Expectations

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Sacrifice Ratio

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