No contributions allowed after age 70-1/2. None. Annual Earned Income Requirements. Total traditional IRA contribution amount for both spouses cannot exceed total amount of your joint taxable income, or double the annual IRA limit, whichever is less.bility to deduct contributions to a traditional IRA may be limited or entirely eliminated if the working spouse contributes to an employer-sponsored plan. No effect on eligibility for spousal Roth IRA. Age Limits on Contributions Yes. Contributions are not permitted for a nonworking spouse beyond age 70 1/2.