Those with
MAGI between $ 125,000 and $ 145,000 — or $ 225,000 and $ 245,000 for joint filers — are eligible for a reduced credit.
For 2017, those with
MAGI between $ 118,000 and $ 133,000 are eligible to make partial contributions.
In 2016, the interest deduction for student loans phases out for joint filers with
MAGI between $ 130,000 and $ 160,000 and for single filers with
MAGI between $ 65,000 and $ 80,000.
A partial deduction is available to such filers with
MAGI between $ 59,001 - 69,000.4
For 2017, those with
MAGI between $ 118,000 and $ 133,000 are eligible to make partial contributions.
Not exact matches
Understanding the difference
between your AGI and
MAGI will help you determine what tax breaks are available to you.
-- Full deduction if your
MAGI is $ 65,000 or less — Partial deduction if your
MAGI is
between $ 65,000 and $ 80,000 — No deduction if your
MAGI is $ 80,000 or more
However, the AOTC for 2017 is phased out for single filers
between $ 80,000 of $ 90.000 of
MAGI.
If your filing status is single or head of household and your modified adjusted gross income (
MAGI) is below $ 62,000, you can contribute up to $ 5,500 ($ 6,500 if you are age 50 or older) pretax in 2017; if your
MAGI is
between $ 62,000 and $ 72,000, you can make a partially deductible contribution.
All it takes is discovering a small mistake on your taxes a few years after filing to end up with a new
MAGI, sudden overcontribution that has been present for years, and having to refile for every tax year
between the overcontribution and when you discover the mistake.
If your
MAGI falls in
between the income levels shown, you'll have to do some math to find your exact amount.
For contributors whose
MAGI lies
between $ 101,000 and $ 116,000, note that the contribution limit is already phased out.
The tax laws limit the eligibility to contribute to a Roth IRA based on
MAGI ranges that are published annually and correspond to your federal tax filing status — if your
MAGI is less than the lower limit, you are eligible to contribute up to the annual contribution limit for the year; if your
MAGI is
between the limits, you are eligible to make a partial Roth IRA contribution; and if your
MAGI is above the upper limit you are not eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA.
A partial deduction is available if the couple's
MAGI is
between $ 95,001 - 115,000.4
A partial deduction can be had if the couple's
MAGI is
between $ 178,001 - 188,000.
But be aware that if your
MAGI is
between $ 65,000 and $ 80,000 (if filing as an individual) or $ 130,000 to $ 160,000 (filing jointly), there's a phaseout of the benefit — your maximum deduction will be reduced according to a formula that's explained here.
If an investor's
MAGI is
between $ 63,000 — $ 73,000, they may be eligible to deduct a partial contribution.
If their combined
MAGI is
between $ 101,000 — $ 121,000, they may be eligible to deduct a partial contribution.