Why did turbo tax screw us out of 600 by not accepting my wife IRA contribution went from 3800 to 3200

Is this a contribution to a traditional IRA? Are you and/or your spouse covered by a retirement plan at work? Your deduction may be limited if you or your spouse is covered by a retirement plan at work and your income exceeds certain levels.

Please review the IRS Retirement Topics - IRA Contribution Limits:

 

• IRA Deduction if You ARE Covered by a Retirement Plan at Work - 2019
• IRA Deduction if You Are NOT Covered by a Retirement Plan at Work - 2019 (deduction is limited only if your spouse IS covered by a retirement plan)

 

Your total contributions to all of your traditional and Roth IRAs cannot be more than:

• $6,000 ($7,000 if you're age 50 or older), or
• your taxable compensation for the year, if your compensation was less than this dollar limit.