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seiferv444
April 18, 2022
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I contribute a little over 7000 a year to my TSP and the system says I'm over contributing to my traditional IRA. Am I selecting the wrong retirement plan?

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KrisD15
KrisD15
April 18, 2022

Yes you are.

Your TSP account is funded directly through payroll, you do not report that on your tax return. 

The amount you contributed is already subtracted from your income (not in Box 1 on your W-2)

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SteamTrain
SteamTrain
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April 18, 2022

....i.e. you Do Not enter it as an IRA contribution.... IRA contributions are something you might do....but is done completely separately from your TSP.

 

A TSP is NOT an IRA.

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