Escobar and Rose Are Both Age 36 and File a Joint

question 31

Multiple Choice

Escobar and Rose are both age 36 and file a joint return. Neither is covered under an employer plan. Escobar earned $121,000 of compensation in 2015. Rose worked part-time and earned $1,200. What is the maximum deductible IRA contribution they can make in 2015?

• A) $0.
• B) $5,500.
• C) $6,700.
• D)$11,000.

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