Try going to the Federal Review tab. I had not entered anything for an IRA deduction before going to the review. But then going thru it, one page showed up saying "You might qualify for another tax break." Then the next screen said that since I was too old I didn't qualify for a traditional IRA contribution. This is where I think TT has the problem.
I did go back to enter a contribution in the Deductions and Credits section, and as you said, it allowed me to make the contribution despite my ripened years.
Thanks for your interest, I appreciate your response.
