2013 Roth IRA Contribution Limits

The IRS announced on October 18^th that an increase to traditional and Roth IRA contribution limits would take place for 2013.

The new 2013 traditional and Roth IRA contribution limit will increase by $500, which means that you can save $5,500 in your IRA next year.  If you’re age 50 or older, you can save an additional $1,000 totaling $6,500.  You can find the IRS announcement here.

2013 Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution Limits

2013 IRA Contribution Limit:                                $5,500

2013 IRA Catch-up Contributions (Over 50):     $1,000

Remember, you can make a ‘catch-up’ contribution to your IRA anytime in the year you turn 50, even if your birthday is on December 31.

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2013 Roth IRA Income Limits

Can I Contribute to a Roth IRA?

The IRS actually sets income limits for Roth IRA contributions, so if you make more than the AGI phase out range, you cannot contribute to a Roth IRA.

The good news for 2013 is that the cost of living adjustments also affected the income limits for IRAs.  The AGI phase-out range for the Roth IRA has been increased and they are listed below.

You can max out Roth IRA contributions in 2013 if you are:

• Married filing jointly and your income is less than $178,000 (up from $173,000 in 2012)
• Single head of household and your income is less than 112,000 (up from 110,000 in 2012).
• Married filing separately and your income is $0.

You cannot make a Roth IRA contribution if you are:

• Married filing jointly and your income is more than $188,000 (up from $183,000 in 2012)
• Single head of household and your income is more than $127,000 (up from $125,000 in 2012)
• Married filing separately and your income is more than $10,000.

Common IRA Questions

Can You Contribute to Roth and Traditional IRA?

A lot of people wonder if they can have both a traditional and Roth IRA.  The answer is yes, but you must meet the income limits in order to have a Roth IRA.  Also, the annual 2013 limit of $5,500 ($6,500 – over 50) is the max you can contribute to your IRAs in total.  In other words, if you have a traditional and Roth IRA, the total contribution to both of these accounts cannot exceed a total of $5,500 ($6,500 – over 50) in 2013.

How much can I put in a Roth IRA?

Again, the IRS sets income limits for Roth IRA participation, so if you make over the limits (see above) then you will not be able to contribute to a Roth IRA.  The IRS AGI phase out is detailed in IRS publication 590.

Can you contribute to an IRA and 401k?

Yes, you can still contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA even if you are saving in your company 401(k) plan.  The only thing that may be affected is how much you can deduct from a traditional IRA.  The 401(k) and IRA contribution limits are separate and do not affect each other.

Where Should I Open a Traditional or Roth IRA in 2013?

If you are looking to open an IRA in 2013, consider opening an account at Betterment.  I’ve been using Betterment for over a year now and they make it really simple to invest.  The automatic deposits and easy to understand investments options are just a couple of features that make it a great account.

Also, you can get $25 just for opening your account with $250!  That’s a 10% return on your investment right away.  You can read more in our Betterment review.

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