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posted Jun 6, 2019 1:46:44 PM

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

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

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Jun 6, 2019 1:46:45 PM

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.

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Level 6
Jun 6, 2019 1:46:45 PM

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.