Can I contribute to a solo 401k, Roth IRA and Traditional IRA for 2017?

1. Contributions to IRAs and Roth IRAs are aggregated. This means that you cannot contribute $5,500 to each type (i.e., traditional and Roth IRA); however, you can contribute some to each up to the $5,500 combined limit. If you are aged 50 or older in 2017, your IRA contribution increases to $6,500.

2. TRADITIONAL IRA CONTRIBUTIONS: While the IRS rules allow for contributions to both Solo 401k plan and IRAs, since you are participating in a solo 401k plan, your traditional IRA contributions may not be deductible. See the chart listed on the following IRS link for these  limits:

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/2017-ira-deduction-limits-effect-of-modified-agi-on-deduction-if-you-are-covered-by-a-retirement-plan-at-work

3. ROTH IRA CONTRIBUTIONS: While you can also contribute to Roth IRAs and solo 401k plans, not everybody qualifies if their modified AGI is over a certain limit. For these limits, please see the following charts.

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/amount-of-roth-ira-contributions-that-you-can-make-for-2017

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