A trapezoid is a 4-sided flat shape with straight sides that has a pair of opposite sides parallel. A pair of parallel sides. Called an Isosceles trapezoid when the sides that aren't parallel are equal in length and both angles coming from a parallel side are equal.
Instructions. Understand the contribution limits for an IRA for the year in which you wish to contribute to both a Roth IRA and traditional IRA. Starting in 2008, you can contribute up to $5,000 to an IRA.If you are over 50 years of age, you can contribute an extra $1,000. Meet the requirements for contributing to an IRA in general.nstructions. Understand the contribution limits for an IRA for the year in which you wish to contribute to both a Roth IRA and traditional IRA. Starting in 2008, you can contribute up to $5,000 to an IRA.
An investor can contribute to either a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA, or split the contribution between the two, but the combined annual contribution limit still applies. For example, in 2017, if you were 28 years old, you could contribute a total of $5,500 to either your Traditional IRA or your Roth IRA without exceeding the contribution limits and being hit with significant penalties.