Is TIAA-CREF a qualified government retirement distribution for MA?

[TrinAlum18]

I received this distribution from my father's account upon his death.

[LinaJ2018 · Accepted solution]

According to Department of Revenue of Mass, 403(b) retirement plans cover employees of universities, tax-exempt or non-profit organizations and local governments. Two types of 403(b) plans are:

• Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan (TSA);
• Teacher's Insurance and Annuity Association and College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF).

Therefore, TIAA-CREF is a qualified government retirement plan.  In the program, on the screen, Was This Distribution From a Qualified Plan?  You will select From a Qualified Plan.

[edw_ebert]

TIAA-CREF is a Qualified Plan but NOT a Qualified Government Retirement Distribution, correct?