dmertz
Level 15

Deductions & credits

As DMarkM1 indicated, TurboTax is suggesting that you can contribute to an IRA, not to a 401(k).  IRAs and 401(k) are two different ways for saving for retirement.  You are not eligible to contribute to an 401(k) but you are eligible to contribute to an IRA if you (or your spouse if you file jointly and your spouse has higher compensation) have necessary compensation to support the contribution.