dmertz
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Deductions & credits

All amounts contributed through your employer are referred to as "employer" contributions per the IRS definition.  Your employer excludes the code W amount in box 12 from the amount in box 1 of your W-2, so you aren't paying any taxes on this money and you do not get to deduct it again on your tax return as a personal contribution.

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