Roth IRA Elgibility

Roth Eligibility – Income (MAGI)* limits

To Open and Contribute to a Roth IRA:

You must meet the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)* limits (refer to the chart below).

 

This table shows whether your contribution to a Roth IRA is affected by the amount of your modified AGI as computed for Roth IRA purpose.

 

Tax-Filing Status Modified AGI Contribution
married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) < $204,000 up to the limit
married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) > $204,000 but < $214,000 a reduced amount
married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) > $214,000 zero
married filing separately and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year < $10,000 a reduced amount
married filing separately and you lived with your spouse at any time during the year > $10,000 zero
singlehead of household, or married filing separately and you did not live with your spouse at any time during the year < $129,000 up to the limit
singlehead of household, or married filing separately and you did not live with your spouse at any time during the year > $129,000 but < $144,000 a reduced amount
singlehead of household, or married filing separately and you did not live with your spouse at any time during the year > $144,000 zero

* Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is your adjusted gross income before certain deductions or adjustments to income.

MAGI Limits Chart