do i have to earn a certain amount to contribute to an ira
Quick Summary. 1  You may only contribute to a Roth IRA if you make less than a certain amount of money: $132,000 for single filers and $194,000 for married couples. 2  The maximum annual direct contribution to a Roth IRA is $5,500 unless you are age 50 or over in which case it is $6,500.