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United States - Tax year 2026Roth IRA Calculator
Estimate 2026 Roth IRA contribution eligibility, phase-out reduction, and future account growth.
Formula
Roth IRA eligibility and growth estimate
Roth IRA eligibility depends on MAGI, earned income, filing status, and IRS contribution rules. This calculator simplifies phase-out math and excludes conversions and backdoor Roth strategies.
Allowed contribution = annual limit reduced across the MAGI phase-out range; projected balance grows yearly
For a single filer under age 50, the 2026 limit is 7,500 before income phase-out. MAGI inside the phase-out range reduces the allowed contribution.
Sources and assumptions
US Roth IRA source notes
This profile covers a simplified Roth IRA eligibility and projection estimate for 2026 using the IRS IRA contribution limit, catch-up amount, and MAGI phase-out ranges.
- Effective year
- Tax year 2026
- Last verified
- 2026-05-28
Roth IRA eligibility depends on MAGI, earned income, filing status, and IRS contribution rules. This calculator simplifies phase-out math and excludes conversions and backdoor Roth strategies.
Official and reference sources
Assumptions
- MAGI is entered by the user and compared with the 2026 Roth IRA phase-out range for the selected filing status.
- The basic IRA limit is $7,500, with an additional $1,100 catch-up amount for age 50 or older.
- Allowed contribution is reduced linearly across the phase-out range for planning simplicity.
- The projection compounds yearly using the entered annual return.
Not included
- Earned income compensation limits, spouse IRA rules, backdoor Roth strategy, conversion taxes, recharacterizations, and excess contribution penalties.
- Exact IRS rounding worksheets, modified AGI details, five-year rules, ordering rules, and withdrawal qualification.
- State tax treatment, investment fees, market volatility, and custodian-specific rules.
FAQs
Which Roth IRA limits are used?+
It uses 2026 IRS IRA contribution limits and Roth IRA MAGI phase-out ranges.
Does this handle backdoor Roth IRA contributions?+
No. It estimates direct Roth IRA contribution eligibility and does not model conversions or pro-rata tax rules.
How does the Roth IRA Calculator calculate the result?+
It uses the Roth IRA eligibility and growth estimate: Allowed contribution = annual limit reduced across the MAGI phase-out range; projected balance grows yearly. For a single filer under age 50, the 2026 limit is 7,500 before income phase-out. MAGI inside the phase-out range reduces the allowed contribution.
What information do I need to use the Roth IRA Calculator?+
Estimate 2026 Roth IRA contribution eligibility, phase-out reduction, and future account growth.
How accurate is the Roth IRA Calculator?+
Roth IRA Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Roth IRA Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
Finance guide
How to use the Roth IRA Calculator
Estimate 2026 Roth IRA contribution eligibility, phase-out reduction, and future account growth. The page also explains the roth IRA eligibility and growth estimate and shows a practical example: For a single filer under age 50, the 2026 limit is 7,500 before income phase-out. MAGI inside the phase-out range reduces the allowed contribution.
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Review the result alongside the roth IRA eligibility and growth estimate: Allowed contribution = annual limit reduced across the MAGI phase-out range; projected balance grows yearly.
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