topic None of the spouses (married filing jointly) had work retirement contributions in 2018. Why only one spouse's IRA contribution of $5.500 is deductible? in Retirement tax questions

None of the spouses (married filing jointly) had work retirement contributions in 2018. Why only one spouse's IRA contribution of $5.500 is deductible?

Dmitri — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:44:13 GMT

Why is 2nd spouse's IRA contribution of $5.500 considered nondeductible?

Do any of the W2s show a mark in box 13 Ret. Plan? If not...

kielyd — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:44:15 GMT

Do any of the W2s show a mark in box 13 Ret. Plan? If not make sure your input does not include a yes in box 13. If the W2 is marked yes in error, contact the company payroll preparer for a corrected W2.

Thank you! The employer placed the mark by mistake!

Dmitri — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:44:17 GMT

Thank you! The employer placed the mark by mistake!