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February 21, 2026
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do IRS contributions include 401k contributions ?

  • February 21, 2026
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does this mean additional 401k contributions made by me , or does it mean what I've elected to take out of my paycheck ?
Best answer by DoninGA

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NO.  Contribution to a 401(k) retirement account are only reported on a W-2 is box 12 with a code of D.  The contributions are not entered anywhere else on a tax return.

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February 21, 2026

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NO.  Contribution to a 401(k) retirement account are only reported on a W-2 is box 12 with a code of D.  The contributions are not entered anywhere else on a tax return.