turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

I'm currently in the military. Is my Roth TSP and Traditional TSP the same as my ROTH IRA and Traditional IRA?

 
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

1 Reply
MargaretL
Expert Alumni

I'm currently in the military. Is my Roth TSP and Traditional TSP the same as my ROTH IRA and Traditional IRA?

It is not the same for the purposes of the additional deduction.  Please do not report any contributions to your TSP as a separate entry in TurboTax  because they are deducted directly from your paychecks. All you have to do is report your W-2 form as it is, no additional entires are needed.  Your taxable income does not include your TSP contributions on your W-2.  When you look at your W-2, you will notice that your wages subject to federal income (box 1) tax are lower because of your TSP plan contributions (box 12). Since the contributions are not counted in your taxable income to begin with, you do not take a deduction when you file your return. 

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question
Manage cookies