They are safe indefinitely while frozen. However, as soon as they begin to thaw and become warmer than 40 Â°F, bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to multiply. Perishable foods should never be thawed on the counter, or in hot water and must not be left at room temperature for more than two hours.
Retirement plan at work. There's a third set of rules that come into play when you're covered by a retirement plan at work that affects Ashley's ability to take a deduction for an IRA contribution. Like the second set, deductible traditional IRA contributions are determined by tax filing status and MAGI.
In 2014, the annual contribution limit was $5,500 for any type of IRA account. Only individuals with a MAGI of up to $127,000 are eligible for a partial contribution to a Roth IRA, with the rest of the funds placed in a traditional IRA. Traditional IRA contributions can be tax deductible or partially tax deductible based on MAGI. In 2014, an individual with a MAGI of up to $70,000 is eligible for at least partial deductibility. There are no income limits on who can contribute to a traditional IRA.