keystonetex
Returning Member

Is a return of excess plus earnings considered a recharacterization?

Hi Turbotax Community,

 

I just recently requested a return of excess plus earnings from the investment company that manages my ROTH IRA since I found out that my income was too high to contribute.  After the return of excess, the $6000 was then contributed for 2021 to a traditional IRA with the same company.  The earnings were also contributed to the traditional IRA, but as a 2022 contribution.  

 

Does that whole process describe a recharacterization?  

I would enter $6000 under both the traditional and ROTH IRA contribution sections even though the $6000 was removed from the ROTH IRA, correct? 

 

Am I subject to an early withdrawal tax penalty under these circumstances? 

 

Thank you for any help!