Can two Apple IDs be linked so that they can share data? My iMac and iPad have the same Apple ID and sync contacts, bookmarks, etc. My wife's iPad has a different Apple ID. Can it be linked somehow to mine to share contacts etc?

Can two Apple IDs be linked so that they can share data? My iMac and iPad have the same Apple ID and sync contacts, bookmarks, etc. My wife's iPad has a different Apple ID. Can it be linked somehow to mine to share contacts etc?

No. You cannot link your contacts to hers. However, you can use Home Sharing to share the information:
Understanding Home Sharing
iOS- Setting up Home Sharing on your iOS device
Setting up Home Sharing for Apple TV (2nd & 3rd generation)
iTunes- Setting up Home Sharing on your computer

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    If I create separate Apple IDs for my children, will they still be able to access content I have purchased on their iPhones and iPads?

    I happened to stop at the Apple store yesterday for a separate issue and had a discussion about iCloud. Seems like this is how iCloud works (also, there's another thread on this forum that explains it well).
    Each member of the family can have their own iCloud ID, which will be used for Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Apps, Bookmarks, Media, Photos, etc. and having this content synced automatically with a Mac (computer). The iCloud IDs work in tandem with the associated Apple ID — so while you cannot have multiple Apple IDs, you can certainly have multiple iCloud IDs tagged with a certain Apple ID.
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    iOS and iPod: Syncing photos using iTunes
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    Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store account without a credit card
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    - Settings>FaceTime sign out of your ID and sign into hers. Make sure that under You can be reached at only her ID email address is listed
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    My husband and I have the same itunes password.  When I tried to set up a separate one for him, it said that his email address was used as a backup on my phone so it could not have its own address.  Where do I go to remove his address as my backup address....thanks

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  • TS3899 Can two people have the same email address and password on their phone?

    Can two people have the same email address and password on their phone?

    I guess so.    But the email content will mirror on both phones.
    If you are talking about your Apple ID and iCloud email, yes, it is possible, but again the phones will mirror.   You should not have the same Apple ID and iCloud both.  
    Why?
    If you explain the reason for the question we may have a solution that works for you.

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    Setting up new ipad, can ipad and itunes have the same user name being my email? 

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    while ago i purchase Documents to go. I want to use this software in my new computer. I do not have the same email account, and i want to download this software, what can i do to solve my problem?

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  • HT1589 Can I use more than 1 device ie iPod and iPhone on the same iTunes account and have different music on them

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  • How can i sync my old ipod without knowing my old password and dont have the same email without loosing everything??

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