Didnt work at all in 2011 except for the last two weeks of the year (pay period 12/18/11 - 12/31/11). Earnings would constitute w-2, box 1 wages -- however payment wasnt received until early January 2012.

On the one hand, I had "earned income" in 2011, however we was not received/paid until 2012...It was obviously not reported on a 2011 W-2.

Can I make an IRA contribution, submitting my pay stub showing the 2011 pay period and earnings in lieu of a W-2?

thanks!