"We have an RMD from a State of Connecicut 403b retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). Is that amount eligibe for the 25% deduction?"

[jmcguire123]

"We have an RMD from a State of Connecicut 403b retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). Is that amount elegbe for the 25% deduction?"

[CarolC · Accepted solution]

For teachers, the 403b RMD distribution is not eligible for the 25% deduction.  Only the Connecticut State pension income (TRS) qualifies for the tax break.  The TRS exemption increases to 50% beginning in the taxable year commencing January 1, 2019.