IRA Deduction

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    jessanqi
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    Sol and Julia Crane (both age 41) are married, and filed a joint return for 2013. Sol earned a salary of $125,000 in 2013 from his job at Troy Corp., where Sol is covered by his employer’s pension plan. In addition, Sol and Julia earned interest of $3,000 in 2013 on their joint savings account. Julia is not employed, and the couple had no other income. On January 15, 2013, Sol contributed $4,000 to an IRA for himself, and $4,000 to an IRA for his spouse. The allowable IRA deduction in the Cranes’ 2013 joint return is

    a. $0

    b. $5,000

    c. $6,000

    d. $10,000

    The answer is B. $5,000. someone can explain???

    this question really drive me crazy!!!

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