Jody is a physician's assistant (not covered by a retirement plan) with a salary of $40,000 from the hospital where she is employed. She supports her husband, Andre, who sells art work and has no earned income. They have no other sources of income. Both are in their twenties. What is the maximum total amount that Jody and Andre may contribute to their traditional IRAs and deduct for the 2021 tax year? a.$12,000 b.$6,000 c.$5,500 d.$11,000 e.None of these choices are correct

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Jody is a physician's assistant (not covered by a retirement plan) with a salary of $40,000 from the hospital where she is employed. She supports her husband, Andre, who sells art work and has no earned income. They have no other sources of income. Both are in their twenties. What is the maximum total amount that Jody and Andre may contribute to their traditional IRAs and deduct for the 2021 tax year?
a.$12,000
b.$6,000
c.$5,500
d.$11,000
e.None of these choices are correct. 
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Your traditional IRA contribution may be tax deductible . The deduction may be limited if you and your spouse is covered by a retirement plan at work and your income exceeds certain levels.

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