Under what circumstances is it advantageous for a taxpayer to make a nondeductible contribution to a traditional IRA rather than a contribution to a Roth IRA? Tax Payer Status Maximum AGI limit Starting phase out limit a. Married filing joint b. Single/Head of household

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Answer and Explanation:

In the year 2018, ROTH IRA contribution limit is $5500 for people less than 50 years of age and $6500 if people are above 50 years of age.

These are the circumstances in the year 2018:

(a) ROTH IRA income limits for married filing jointly: Phase out starts at $189000 and ineligible at $199000.

(b) ROTH IRA income limits for Single filers: phase out starts at $120000 and ineligible at $135000.