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    Nov 26, 2006, 06:03 PM
    IRA roth for L1 visa holder
    Hi,
    I came to US on L1 visa and will be here for 2 years. I am paying taxes for the income I get in US. Am I eligible to open IRA roth account? After I go back to my country, Can I operate from there?

    Thanks,
    MS
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    Dec 20, 2006, 01:54 PM
    MS:

    YES, you ARE eligible to open a Roth IRA provided you do not make too much annually (the income ceiling is $160K if you are married and $110K if you are single).

    Once opened, you can manage it from anywhere in the world. Just make sure you fill in all the required forms.
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