keogh vs traditional IRA
if a taxpayer elects not to contribute to a keogh plan for 2008 becuase an employee stole from the business can he do a traditional IRA
if a taxpayer elects not to contribute to a keogh plan for 2008 becuase an employee stole from the business can he do a traditional IRA

Anyone with earned income can do an IRA. Isn't your question "Is it deductable"?
my client has a keogh witch he contributed prior to 2007. In 2008 can he not do his keogh and do an IRA



Yes, as long as the Keogh does not require a contribution (Money Purchase, Defined Benefit, Safe Harbor 401k)