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Can I deduct retirement contributions if they are paid pre-tax?

 
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MargaretL
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Can I deduct retirement contributions if they are paid pre-tax?

No, you cannot deduct pre-tax contributions.  You are already getting a tax break by having pre-tax funds.  Deducting them would be "double-dipping" and that is not allowed.

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