Traditional IRA distribution made prior to the RMD waiver.

Doug4 · ‎January 25, 2021

After I took what would have been an RMD, the government decided that RMDs are waived in 2020. My broker said I could just repay the exact amount of the distribution, but my 5498 shows it as a rollover contribution. My 1099 includes the distribution so Turbotax tells me the contribution isn't allowed since I don't have earned income. The distribution is taxable but the contribution doesn't count as a deduction. Any ideas how to handle this? Thank you.

Critter-3 · ‎January 25, 2021

STOP ... this was NOT a contribution ... do NOT try to enter it as such.

All you need to do is enter the 1099-R and complete the following screens ... you will indicate it was NOT an RMD since none were required and then indicate the entire amount was rolled over back to a retirement account.

Doug4 · ‎January 25, 2021

Thank you for responding so quickly. You indicated more screens, but I didn't see any more screens. Could you please be more specific? Thanks.

Traditional IRA distribution made prior to the RMD waiver.

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