Final date for establishing a year 2000 Roth IRA?

[Guest Patrick Spell]

I am wanting to establish a Roth IRA for 2000 for my wife and I. I am curious what the final date is that I have to have the accounted opened, as well as when it has to be completely funded to count for the year 2000?

Do I have until April 15th 2001 to open and fund the account?

[Michael Devault]

Since April 15 falls on Sunday in 2001, you have an extra day: April 16, 2001 is the deadline for opening and contributing to a Roth IRA for the 2000 tax year.

[John G]

And... in the next month you can not only fund the 2000 Roth but also double up and add funds for 2001! Early Roth contributions means the shelter is just a little longer.

Max 2k each for this year and next, so 2 * 2 * 2 = 8K

Good luck.