topic Filing my MA state taxes and have a Retirement Deduction Result saying I qualify for maximum retirement contribution of $2K, but I didn't contribute any money? in Retirement tax questions

Filing my MA state taxes and have a Retirement Deduction Result saying I qualify for maximum retirement contribution of $2K, but I didn't contribute any money?

carissafilestaxe — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:12:23 GMT

Retirement Deductions Results - message as follows "Based on the information entered in your federal return you qualify for the maximum retirement contribution deduction of $2,000 on your MA return." I didn't enter anything about retirement contributions in my federal return though, and can't figure out what's driving this message?

MA allows a limited deduction for your contribution to So...

linear — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:12:25 GMT

MA allows a limited deduction for your contribution to Social Security, Medicare, railroad retirement, or a US or MA government retirement plan.

For example, SS and Medicare tax reported on your W-2 would be automatically applied to this deduction. Look at your W-2. If Social Security and Medicare taxes were withheld (boxes 4 and 6), you have contributed to a "retirement plan".