2009 Roth IRA Contribution Limits

A Roth IRA is a great tax advantaged method to save for retirement. Roth IRA contribution limits change every year based on law and to allow for cost of living adjustments. The 2008 and 2009 Roth IRA maximum contribution limit is $5,000. This is an increase from the 2007 Roth IRA contribution limit of $4,000.

If you are 50 years or older then you are eligible to make an extra Roth IRA catch up contribution. The deadline to make your 2009 Roth IRA contribution limit is April 15, 2010. You can make the entire maximum $5,000 2009 Roth IRA contribution limit at one time or you can deposit the amount over several occasion up to and until the deadline. The traditional IRA contribution limits for 2009 is also $5,000.

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