Caleb is age 51 and works for Helena Corporation, where he earned $110,000. Celeste (age 48), his wife, does not work outside the home and has no earned income. Caleb and Celeste file a married, filing joint tax return. Caleb contributed $15,000 to his 401k account with Helena Corporation. What is the maximum Cáleb can contribute to his Roth IRA and what is the maximum Celeste can contribute to her Roth IRA for 2020 (I need two answers; one for each spouse)?

Caleb is age 51 and works for Helena Corporation, where he earned $110,000. Celeste (age 48), his wife, does not work outside the home and has no earned income. Caleb and Celeste file a married, filing joint tax return. Caleb contributed $15,000 to his 401k account with Helena Corporation. What is the maximum Cáleb can contribute to his Roth IRA and what is the maximum Celeste can contribute to her Roth IRA for 2020 (I need two answers; one for each spouse)?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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