Asked by Julian Jones on May 26, 2024

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Augustus is single and age 51.He had AGI of $41,000 in tax year 2017 and is an active participant in his employer's pension plan.What is the maximum deductible IRA contribution he can make in 2017?

A) $2,700.
B) $3,800.
C) $5,500.
D) $6,500.

Deductible IRA Contribution

A contribution to an Individual Retirement Account that can be subtracted from gross income for tax purposes.

Pension Plan

Pension Plan is a type of retirement plan where an employer contributes to a pool of funds set aside for employees' future benefit, distributed upon retirement.

  • Comprehend the boundaries and rules governing contributions to various retirement schemes like IRA, Keogh, and 401(k) plans.
  • Compute the upper limit of allowable contributions to retirement schemes contingent on income levels and participation condition.
  • Discern the significance of age and work status in the allocation and receipt of retirement plan benefits.
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Kamaljit singh KhosaMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
For the tax year 2017, the maximum deductible IRA contribution for someone who is 50 years or older is $6,500. This includes a $5,500 base limit plus a $1,000 catch-up contribution allowed for individuals aged 50 and above.