topic When entering information for traditional IRA contributions, is this only my contribution amount, or does it include employer's contribution as well? in Retirement tax questions

When entering information for traditional IRA contributions, is this only my contribution amount, or does it include employer's contribution as well?

kimmers1016 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:02:55 GMT

Re: When entering information for traditional IRA contributions, is this only my contribution amount, or does it include employer's contribution as well?

dmertz — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:02:39 GMT

Employer contributions are not reportable on your tax return.

Enter amounts shown in box 12 of your W-2 only in box 12 of TurboTax's W-2 form, nowhere else in TurboTax.

While it's possible to have your employer deposit part of your pay reported to you in box 1 of your W-2 into a traditional IRA as a convenience to you, the same as if the money was given to you on your paycheck and you contributed the money yourself, the retirement contributions are likely not such contributions and are not reportable anywhere under Deductions & Credits.

Re: When entering information for traditional IRA contributions, is this only my contribution amo...

JulieS — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:08:51 GMT

No, you do not include your employer's contributions in the IRA. section. You also don't include any workplace retirement plan as that contribution is accounted for on your W-2 form.