AmyC
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Self employed

The business contributed the $10,000 and you get the write off on sch 1. Double check your forms show $10,000 is showing up on sch 1, line 16.

 

Plan contributions for a self-employed individual are deducted on Form 1040, Schedule 1 (on the line for self-employed SEP, SIMPLE, and qualified plans) and not on the Schedule C. If you made the deduction on Schedule C, or made and deducted more than your allowed plan contribution for yourself, you must amend your ...

from the IRS Calculating your own retirement plan contribution and deduction

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