Tax Year 2018

Wilson and Joan, both in their 30s, file a joint income tax return for 2018. Wilson's wages are $15,000 and Joan's wages are $23,000 for the year. Their total adjusted gross income is $38,000, and Joan is covered by a qualified pension plan at work but Wilson is not.

a.	What is the maximum amount that Wilson and Joan may each deduct for contributions to their traditional individual retirement accounts? (2 answers - one each for Wilson and Joan)
b.	If Joan's wages are $88,000 for 2018, instead of $23,000, and their adjusted gross income is $103,000, what is the maximum amount that Wilson and Joan may each deduct for contributions to their traditional individual retirement accounts? (2 answers - one each for Wilson and Joan