Making a deductible 2024 IRA contribution if you are “covered” by a plan at work

A CPA has a client with AGI in excess of $1 million for 2024. He is a business owner with a plan at work but there were no contributions (i.e., employee deferrals, employer contributions, etc.) made to the account in 2024. Can they make a maximum deductible 2024 IRA contribution? My understanding is that, while they are “covered” by a plan at work, the fact that no contributions were made to the plan in the year 2024, and even with their income level, they can make a max contribution in 2024. Is that right?



Yes, as long as client is not married to a spouse who is an active participant.

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