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This answer is from If the IRA is only in my name and my husband doesn't have one, can I use his earned income to contribute to mine??

Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
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Hal M. Bundrick, CFP said
8 months ago

Yep. As long as you and your husband file a joint tax return, your husband can contribute the $5000 limit, plus the $1000 "catch-up" limit as a "spousal" contribution.

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