Line 21: Public employees 414(h) retirement contributions

Are you a public employee of New York State or its local governments?

If No , go to line 22.

If Yes , enter the amount of 414(h) retirement contributions, if shown on any wage and tax statement, federal Form W-2, if you are: a member of the New York State and Local Retirement Systems, which include the New York State Employees’ Retirement System and the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System; a member of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System; an employee of the State or City University of New York who belongs to the Optional Retirement Program; a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System, the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System, the New York City Board of Education Retirement System, the New York City Police Pension Fund or the NYC Fire Department Pension Fund; or a member of the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MABSTOA) Pension Plan.

Do not enter contributions to a section 401(k) deferred arrangement, section 403(b) annuity, or section 457 deferred compensation plan.