I contribute to my 401k at work can i claim the full amount of $6600 I am 64 and make under $59.000 gross jointly?

[PaulaM · Accepted solution]

When you contribute to a 401k, your wages are reduced by your $6,600 contribution and taxes are then computed on the reduced wages. 

There isn't anything to claim or deduct on your tax return if you contribute to a 401K (contributions to traditional IRA's may be deductible). Enter your W-2 form only. It will contain the 401K contribution in box 12.

[SweetieJean]

OP is asking about an IRA contribution.

[SweetieJean]

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/2017-ira-deduction-limits-effect-of-modified-agi-on-deduction-i...