How Much Can You Contribute to a Traditional IRA for 2017?
by Thomas H. Blanton, Reporter, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Mar 12, 2018
3 minutes
You still have time before this year's April 17 tax deadline to contribute to a traditional IRA for 2017--and possibly get a tax deduction for the money you save in your individual retirement account.
IRA Contribution Limits for 2017
The maximum amount you can contribute to an IRA for 2017 is $5,500 if you're younger than age 50. Workers age 50 and older can add an extra $1,000 per year in "catch-up" contributions. You must have earnings from work to contribute to an IRA, and you can't put
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