Can wages earned in a correction facility be contributed to an IRA account

[Guest amyo1234]

I had this question posed to me and am stumped by it. I need to know if an inmate can make a contribution to an IRA if their only compensation is wages earned while in a correctional facility. If anyone can help with this I would appreciate it.

[GBurns]

If they get either a W2 or a 1099 and file a tax return, they are eligible to contribute to an IRA.