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IRA Traditional Deduction

Jerry C
Level 4

I have a client with AGI Of $231,000. He doesn't work for anyone. Independent Investor.

He wants to make an IRA Contribution of $8,000(He is over age 50).

The software will not allow.

Why?

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sjrcpa
Level 15

"Independent Investor" as in no earned income?


The more I know the more I don’t know.
Jerry C
Level 4

Correct, no Earned Income. buys and sells all year.

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Jerry C
Level 4

buys and sells all year.

 

all income is a result of capital gains, dividends, and interest

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IRonMaN
Level 15

But, but, isn't earned income required to do an IRA contribution?  I'm pretty sure that's what Susan was getting at with her post.


Slava Ukraini!
Jerry C
Level 4

that's what I was missing.

Thank you

IRonMaN
Level 15

You betcha!


Slava Ukraini!