Can contribute to my IRA?

I have a traditional IRA. In 2006 I had very little earned income, but I did receive substantial back pay on a W2. Would that be enough to allow a contribution to my IRA, or does the pay have to be earned in 2006, rather than just paid in 2006? I realize the IRS has no way to tell them apart, but I like to do things properly.

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Bewildered
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The amount in Box 1 of your 2006 W-2 less any amount in Box 11 is a safe harbor for IRA contributions.

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A.G. Kalman

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