https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/my-401k-contribution-is-not-affecting-my-return-please-help/01/259342#M22078 <P>I can remove it from my W2 form and add it back in but my money owed to the IRS does not change. The amount I owe is over what it should be based on a few hours of research. If my 401K was factoring in, I think it would be more realistic. Please help.</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:51:44 GMT petecolsten 2019-06-01T21:51:44Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/my-401k-contribution-is-not-affecting-my-return-please-help/01/259342#M22078 <P>I can remove it from my W2 form and add it back in but my money owed to the IRS does not change. The amount I owe is over what it should be based on a few hours of research. If my 401K was factoring in, I think it would be more realistic. Please help.</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:51:44 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/my-401k-contribution-is-not-affecting-my-return-please-help/01/259342#M22078 petecolsten 2019-06-01T21:51:44Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/your-401k-contribution-through-work-has-no-effect-on-your/01/259343#M22079 <P>Your 401k contribution through work has no effect on your tax return. It is noted by having less earnings in Box 1 than Boxes 3 and 5.</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:51:44 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/your-401k-contribution-through-work-has-no-effect-on-your/01/259343#M22079 Coleen3 2019-06-01T21:51:44Z