Hey all: So I contribute to a 403b, and report the amount in my W-2 using code E. Why does this not reduce my AGI on TurboTax?
My adjusted gross income is the same as my income, so the contributions are not being counted. Why?
03530
3 Replies
DoninGA
Level 15
Mar 4, 2023 5:55:33 PM
Because the amount is deferred from your income in box 1 of the W-2 so you are not being taxed on the amount deferred.
VolvoGirl
Level 15
Mar 4, 2023 5:58:38 PM
It comes out of your checks pretax and have already been deducted from the wages in box 1 and you can't deduct it again. See W2 box 1 should be less than boxes 3&5.
gubben
New Member
Mar 4, 2023 6:06:07 PM
Oh right... box 3 is my total salary, and box 1 is my income. The difference adds up to my 403b contributions for the year. D'oh. Thank you for pointing that out.