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Asked 12/10/2008

Can the losses in my 401K be declared in my income tax?

I have lost losses in my 401k this year due to the economy, I would like to know if I can show this loss as a deduction when I prepare my income tax for 2008.

 
 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/1 - Submitted 12/10/2008

No. The 401k is a tax deferred retirement fund. You pay income tax when you withdraw the money after retirement. Same is true for an IRA. Basically the government doesn't want to know anything about it until then.

 
 
 
 
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