Question

In the year 2020, a divorced woman under age 50 collects $50,000 of alimony and child support as her sole source of income. The woman wishes to make a contribution to an Individual Retirement Account this year. Which statement is TRUE

Answer 1

The available options are:

A. No contribution can be made because the woman does not have earned income

B. A contribution of up to $6,000 is permitted, but the contribution is not tax deductible.

C. A tax deductible contribution of up to $7,000 is permitted

D. A tax deductible contribution of up to $9,000 is permitted

Answer:

No contribution can be made because the woman does not have earned income

Explanation:

Unlike in the previous years before 2019, concerning divorce agreements, alimony is now declared to be no longer deductible by the payor and at the same time is considered to be a tax-free income to the recipient. In essence, this indicates that alimony is no longer qualifies as earned income and therefore, cannot be utilized to fund an Individual Retirement Account.

Hence, in this case, since it is , year 2020, the correct answer is "No contribution can be made because the woman does not have earned income."