IRS sets 2010 IRA limits

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the following contribution limits for IRAs for the 2010 tax year.

Traditional IRA Eligibility
Single filers covered by employer plan:
The MAGI range is $56,000 – $66,000.
Married couples filing jointly, contributor covered by employer plan;
The MAGI range is $89,000 – $109,000.
For a joint filer/with spouse covered by employer plan:
The MAGI range is $167,000 – $177,000.
·  Must be under age 70-½
·  Must have earned income Roth IRA Eligibility
Roth IRA
Single filers:
The MAGI range is $105,000 – $120,000.
Married couples filing jointly:
The MAGI range is $167,000 – $177,000.

SEP IRA Contributions
Company may contribute up to 25% of compensation or $49,000, whichever is less
Compensation limit is 20% for sole proprietors

SIMPLE IRA Contributions
Salary deferral up to $11,500
$2,500 catch-up contribution if age 50 or older
Employer match (up to 3%) or non-elective contribution (2%)

source:  irs.gov
 

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