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The Weekly Scenario: Can I max out both my IRA and 401(k) this year?
Question: Can I max out both my IRA and 401(k) this year?
Answer: You can max out both your IRA and 401(k) plan, that is to say, your employer sponsored retirement plan contribution does not affect your eligibility to contribute to an IRA, or vice versa.
Example: 57-year-old Kate maintains a 401(k) for her sole proprietorship. Based on the compensation she receives from her business, she is eligible to contribute $56,000 to her 401(k) account, plus a catch-up contribution of $6,000. Kate decides to contribute the full $62,000 ($56,000 + $6,000). She may still contribute $7,000 to an IRA (i.e., $6,000 plus the $1,000 catch-up contribution).
Reminders: Regular contributions to Roth IRAs are subject to modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) limits. Participation in a 401(k) might also affect Kate’s eligibility to claim a deduction for contributions to a traditional IRA. One of the factors that affects deducibility is her MAGI.
As always, if you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Steve Shane at sshane@offitkurman.com or .
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