Retirement tax questions

Hmmmm, though.....if your income is low enough, there is the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit that could affect your 2017 taxes.  That calculation gives you an additional tax credit when you file, based on how much you contributed to your TSP or IRA (ROTH or traditional) accounts.  The phase-out table is here;

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____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*