The penalty is calculated by using the smaller of total excess contribution (line 24 of Form 5329) or the value of your Roth IRAs on December 31, 20XX. Therefore, the 6% penalty for 2012 would use the total excess contribution amount of $11,500 and my previous instructions would still apply.
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