Should my first time entering 12a-12d on my tax returns concerning my IRA be deducted?

[mikeysyke34]

After entering in the 12a-12d section of my W-2 turbo tax asks further questions about whether or not that contribution to the IRA is deductible. What does this mean? Do I go through with the deduction?

[BillM223]

Boxes 12a to 12d are on your W-2, which is a report by your employer on your wages and withholdings. It is not normal for your employer to make IRA contributions for you. Do you mean contributions to a 401(k) or similar plan?

What exactly is the question that TurboTax asks you? Please tell us the sequence of screens that you see after you enter the W-2.

[fanfare]

if you took amounts from W-2 and entered them as an IRA contribution you will get that question.

Don't do that.

enter amounts on your W-2 on the W-2 screen.

@mikeysyke34