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If i have contributed to my 401k at work do i still put that in where it asked for traditional contributions or is that alredy deducted because i did not pay taxes on it

 
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PaulaM
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If i have contributed to my 401k at work do i still put that in where it asked for traditional contributions or is that alredy deducted because i did not pay taxes on it

401K contributions are reported as a reduction in wages on your W-2. You won't enter them again in the Retirement section. 

But do see if your 401K contributions qualify you for the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-deductions-and-credits/what-is-the-savers-credit/L3LyopRkK

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PaulaM
Employee Tax Expert

If i have contributed to my 401k at work do i still put that in where it asked for traditional contributions or is that alredy deducted because i did not pay taxes on it

401K contributions are reported as a reduction in wages on your W-2. You won't enter them again in the Retirement section. 

But do see if your 401K contributions qualify you for the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-deductions-and-credits/what-is-the-savers-credit/L3LyopRkK

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