Anyone who plans to claim the saver’s credit on their taxes will need to complete Form 8880 and file it with their tax return. Not everyone is eligible for this credit, however, so even if you made retirement plan contributions, you may not need to complete this form.
Accordingly, what is considered a qualified retirement plan?
A qualified retirement plan is a retirement plan recognized by the IRS where investment income accumulates tax-deferred. Common examples include individual retirement accounts (IRAs), pension plans and Keogh plans. Most retirement plans offered through your job are qualified plans.
Also question is, what is the Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions?
Depending on your adjusted gross income and tax filing status, you can claim the credit for 50%, 20% or 10% of the first $2,000 you contribute during the year to a retirement account. Therefore, the maximum credit amounts that can be claimed are $1,000, $400 or $200.
Can I skip Form 8880?
It is a non-refundable credit, meaning it can reduce the tax you owe to zero, but it can‘t provide you with a tax refund. You can‘t file Form 8880 using a 1040EZ, so it’s important to consult an expert to make sure you are eligible for the credit.
How do I get rid of my retirement savings contribution on TurboTax?
Please see these steps to delete Form 8880 retirement savings contribution credit after you verified you didn’t have retirement contributions on you W-2 in box 12: Open or continue your return in TurboTax. In the left menu, select “Tax Tools” and then “Tools”. In the pop-up window Tool Center, select “Delete a form”.