If you have a W-2 you may still be considered covered by a retirement plan if you have a W-2 and the retirement plan box is checked.
The Form W-2 you receive from your employer has a box used to indicate whether you were covered for the year. The “Retirement plan” box should be checked if you were covered.
Are You Covered by an Employer Plan?
If the retirement plan box is not checked on your W-2, see whether the retirement plan box is checked on the IRA Contribution Worksheet.
- Tap Forms in the top right on TurboTax CD/Download
- In the left column (Forms in My Return) find IRA Contrib Wks
- Uncheck Box 10
- Tap Step-by-Step in the top right to get back to the interview mode
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