1099-R and Amended Return

[hemmee]

Do you need to amend a prior year return for a 1099-R related to an excess contribution with no taxable amount? 

For context, I overcontributed to my IRA in 2021.  However, the excess contribution was returned to me less the $95 loss prior to filing the 2021 return.  Nothing was reported on my 2021 return since the excess had been received back prior to filing.  In 2022, I received a 1099-R; when I use it to amend the return it shows no change in adjusted gross income (give there is no taxable income for the distribution).  Do i just send the 1040X with no change in taxes, the 1099-R and an explanation statement to the IRS?

[MinhT1 · Accepted solution]

You do not need to amend your 2021 return when you receive the 2022 1099-R reporting the return of the excess contribution, as it has been dealt with in 2021. The form 1099-R should have code P in box 7.

[hemmee]

Thank you. It shows code P in box 7 as you mention.