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.
Single individuals with MAGI less than $61,000 in 2015 can make a deductible traditional IRA contribution up to the contribution limit. Those with MAGI greater than $71,000 aren't eligible to deduct any portion of their contribution. Reduced deductions are permitted for MAGI between $61,000 and $71,000.