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New Member
posted Jan 18, 2025 8:44:25 PM

SEP IRA Contributions are not deducted from Tax bill in TurboTax?

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Level 15
Jan 19, 2025 8:31:10 AM

Are you self-employed?  If so, your maximum SEP contribution is determined from your net profit from self-employment.  No net profit, no permissible SEP contribution.

 

If the SEP contribution was made by an employer from which you receive a W-2, the employer, not you, gets the deduction.

 

Level 15
Jan 20, 2025 7:59:49 AM

A SEP contribution is an above-the-line deduction on Schedule 1 that reduces AGI.  It does not subtract  directly from your tax liability.

 

Examine TurboTax's Keogh, SEP and SIMPLE Contribution Worksheet to see the calculation of your self-employed retirement deduction.

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Level 15
Jan 19, 2025 8:31:10 AM

Are you self-employed?  If so, your maximum SEP contribution is determined from your net profit from self-employment.  No net profit, no permissible SEP contribution.

 

If the SEP contribution was made by an employer from which you receive a W-2, the employer, not you, gets the deduction.

 

New Member
Jan 20, 2025 7:51:50 AM

Yes net profit. Yes self employed. The contribution not being subtracted from tax bill. 

Level 15
Jan 20, 2025 7:59:49 AM

A SEP contribution is an above-the-line deduction on Schedule 1 that reduces AGI.  It does not subtract  directly from your tax liability.

 

Examine TurboTax's Keogh, SEP and SIMPLE Contribution Worksheet to see the calculation of your self-employed retirement deduction.