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TSA
Retirement

Tax-Sheltered Annuity

Another name for a 403(b) plan, common in education and healthcare. Pre-tax contributions reduce current taxable income.

Quick facts

TSA appears in the Retirement section of most paystubs. Another name for a 403(b) plan, common in education and healthcare. Pre-tax contributions reduce current taxable income. For a personalized breakdown of how this line affects your specific paycheck, upload your PDF on the homepage — the AI will explain it in context.

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Related Retirement codes

401K401(k) Retirement Contribution
ROTHRoth 401(k) Contribution
403B403(b) Retirement Contribution
457457(b) Deferred Compensation
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