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posted Jan 10, 2022 8:50:33 PM

Does the 457b deferred comp retirement contribution qualify for the retirement savings contribution for a government employee? Turbotax is saying I don't qualify.

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Level 8
Jan 10, 2022 9:04:36 PM

Eligibility for the retirement savings credit is determined by your adjusted gross income:

2021 Saver’s Credit Amount by Income Level

Credit Rate: Married Filing Jointly: Head of Household: All Other Filers:
50% of your contributionAGI less than $39,500AGI less than $29,625AGI less than $19,750
20% of your contribution$39,501 - $43,000$29,626 - $32,250$19,751 - $21,500
10% of your contribution$43,001 - $66,000$32,251 - $49,500$21,501 - $33,000
0% of your contributionAGI greater than $66,000AGI greater than $49,500AGI greater than $33,000

Level 15
Jan 11, 2022 4:51:16 PM

Also, your eligible contributions may be reduced by any recent distributions you received from a retirement plan or IRA, or from an ABLE account.