topic Nonqualified Pension Plan - Taking money out vs Contributing in Retirement tax questions

Nonqualified Pension Plan - Taking money out vs Contributing

Desert_Girl — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:17:37 GMT

When entering the W-2 for the Executive Deferment (which my husband contributed to) the Turbo Tax question is "Did you take money out of your non-qualified pension plan?" The two possible answers are: "Yes, I took this money out of my nonqualified or Sec 457 plan" OR "No, this is money I contributed to my nonqualified or Sec 457 plan." This is money he is receiving quarterly (he's retired) but he did contribute to the amount while working. Which answer is correct?

Thank you for your help.

Re: Nonqualified Pension Plan - Taking money out vs Contributing

BillM223 — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:56:37 GMT

If he is receiving money quarterly from the plan, then you answer, "Yes, I took money out of this nonqualified or Section 457 plan"..

Re: Nonqualified Pension Plan - Taking money out vs Contributing

Desert_Girl — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:33:45 GMT

Bill, Thank you so much! That really helped as I could see it both ways.

Re: Nonqualified Pension Plan - Taking money out vs Contributing

mp2024 — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:45:08 GMT

When this question is being asked in the context of a W-2 being entered, how can the answer ever be "No, this is money I contributed to my nonqualified or Section 457 plan."?

Am I missing something?

Re: Nonqualified Pension Plan - Taking money out vs Contributing

AmyC — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:20:29 GMT

The 457 gives a w2 to retirees that includes the benefits they paid in. Depending on circumstances, it could be a complete or partial distribution of your contributions.

References:

IRS 457 drop

IRC 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans

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