Yes, that's what exempt from taxation means, it is "before tax" Subtracted from taxable income.
"IPERS is a “defined benefit retirement” plan that has a “qualified plan” status under
federal Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a). It is also exempt from taxation under IRC
Section 115."
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