Is a 401(a) retirement plan considered eligible for the retirement tax credit?

[MichaelDC]

Yes.  Section 401(a) plans are included under section 4974(c). The Saver’s Credit can be taken for your contributions to a traditional or Roth IRA; your 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, SARSEP, 403(b), 501(c)(18) or governmental 457(b) plan; and your voluntary after-tax employee contributions to your qualified retirement and 403(b) plans.

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