maximum age to contribute to a roth ira
1 Thereâs no age limit for contributions to Roth IRAs. 2  For regular IRAs, you lose the ability to make contributions in the year you turn age 70Â½. 3  Not so for Roth IRAs. 4  If you meet the other requirements, you can set up a brand new Roth IRA at age 85 and begin saving for your âretirement.â Thereâs also no lower age limit.he Contribution Limit. For 2013 and 2014. the basic limit for regular contributions to a Roth IRA is $5,500 for people under 50 years of age, and $6,500 for those who are 50 or older.