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    How Much Can You Contribute to a Roth IRA for 2017?

    by Thomas H. Blanton, Reporter, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Mar 12, 2018 3 minutes

    If you haven't made a 2017 contribution to a Roth IRA, it's not too late. You have until this year's April 17 tax deadline to contribute to this tax-friendly individual retirement account and boost your retirement savings.

    2017 Roth IRA Contribution Limits and Income Limits

    The maximum amount workers can contribute to a Roth IRA for 2017 is $5,500 if they're younger than age 50. Workers age 50 and older can add an extra $1,000 per year in "catch-up" contributions. The maximum contribution amounts are unchanged for 2018.

    The actual amount that you are allowed to contribute to a Roth IRA is

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