Earned income for Roth

[Judysam]

I have a client who opened a Roth in 2007 and contributed $5000. She receives retirement pay (1099-R) that is coded "C" (disability). The software put this income on Line 7 as wages because she is not of retirement age. Is this treated as earned income for a Roth contribution or not?

[Gene V]

I have a client who opened a Roth in 2007 and contributed $5000. She receives retirement pay (1099-R) that is coded "C" (disability). The software put this income on Line 7 as wages because she is not of retirement age. Is this treated as earned income for a Roth contribution or not?

Even if the money is reported on line 7, it is still not earned income for the Roth contribution. IMHO

[David1980]

In this case simply being on line 7 is not enough.

[Judysam]

Thanks. I knew it was reported as wages for some reason, but I didn't think it qualified you for Roth contributions. Just wanting a second opinion as my brain is very tired.