If you’re under age 70½, and have earned income, in 2007 you can contribute up to $4,000 to a Traditional IRA* ($5,000 if you are over age 50). Your contribution is tax deductible depending upon:
If you’re single, contributions are deductible as follows:
| Employer Retirement Plan? | Modified AGI (2007) | Tax Deduction |
|---|---|---|
| No | Any Amount | Full |
| Yes | Under $52,000 | Full |
| $52,000 to $61,999 | Partial | |
| $62,000 or more | None |
If you’re married, contributions are deductible as follows:
| Employer Retirement Plan? | Modified AGI (2007) | Tax Deduction |
|---|---|---|
| No, neither spouse | Any Amount | Full |
| Yes, both spouses covered | Under $83,000 | Full |
| $83,000 to $103,000 | Partial | |
| $103,000 or more | None | |
| Yes, one spouse covered; contribution for covered spouse |
Under $83,000 | Full |
| $83,000 to $103,000 | Partial | |
| $103,000 or more | None | |
| Yes, one spouse covered; contribution for non-covered spouse |
Under $156,000 | Full |
| $156,000 to $165,999 | Partial | |
| $166,000 or more | None |
* Erie Family Life products are not available in New York.