Payments to teacher retirement system: trying to locate where to report the deductions from my paycheck to this retirement savings account. assuming it is a tax deduction

[info37]

i did not receive funds, but funds are being automatically deducted from my paycheck. these funds are being deducted from my GROSS income and may not be tax deductible. i am finding this deduction on my paystub -- it is NOT on my W2.

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

If that is on your W-2 then it is already being entered on your tax return when you enter the information from the boxes on your W-2.  You do not enter it again anywhere.

[info37]

its not on my W2 -- its in my paystub info

[xmasbaby0]

Are you trying to prepare your tax return using a pay stub?

[xmasbaby0]

Do you have a W-2?  Is there anything in box 12?

[info37]

i have my W2 but this is not listed. box 12 lists medical premiums paid by my employer (benefit)

[xmasbaby0]

You need to ask your employer where the retirement contributions were listed on the W-2 they issued to you.  Talk to someone in payroll.  if it was taken out of your pay it has to be on your W-2.

[info37]

Thanks. thats what i thought. answers come faster here than there 🙂

[info37]

apparently this deduction is taken BEFORE taxes, and is not to be claimed when filing your Federal Return.

[xmasbaby0]

Glad you were able to resolve the issue!