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Traditional IRA Contributions

The deductibility phaseouts for traditional IRA contributions changed due to inflation adjustments.

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Jan 26, 2026
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How does the MAGI definition for the 2025 senior deduction differ from MAGI used for Medicare IRMAA and Roth IRA contribution limits?

Two different constructs are in active use: the MAGI used to set contribution eligibility and deduction phases adds or subtracts specific items to Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for tax-year determinatio...

Jan 26, 2026
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Are inherited Ira stepped up?

do not get a stepped-up cost basis like most ; distributions from inherited traditional IRAs are taxed as ordinary income (the IRA balance represents “income in respect of a decedent,” which does not ...

Jan 31, 2026
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How do the 2026 MAGI changes affect Roth IRA conversion strategies and tax‑planning for retirees?

The 2026 adjustments to MAGI thresholds and IRA contribution limits change the calculus for by expanding who can contribute directly to Roth IRAs and by altering which deductions and surtaxes (like IR...

Feb 2, 2026

What are the 2025 MAGI phaseout thresholds for the senior bonus deduction by filing status?

The deduction for tax year provides up to $6,000 per eligible taxpayer and is subject to a : the full bonus is available for single filers with MAGI up to $75,000 and for married couples filing jointl...

Feb 2, 2026

Where on IRS worksheets or instructions are the exact add‑backs listed for benefit‑specific MAGI calculations?

does not publish a single, universal list of “add‑backs”; instead it embeds the exact add‑backs for each in the worksheets and instructions tied to the specific form or Publication that governs that b...

Jan 22, 2026

How do the 2026 IRS MAGI thresholds change phaseouts for itemized deductions and IRA contribution limits?

The lift income bands that determine who loses tax benefits based on modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) and raise IRA contribution limits, meaning more taxpayers qualify for full or partial deducti...