Then you did it wrong in 2018. There should have been no entries on the 5329 lines 23 & 24 since you removed the excess. You shroud have just removed the contribution as if it had never occurred. You did NOT owe the 6% penalty at all if you requested a timely return of excess contribution which the 1099-R code PJ says that you did. Only any earnings reported in box 2a on the 1099-R would be taxable and possible subject to a 10% early distribution penalty if you are under age 59 1/2.
Amend 2018 and remove however you reported it to remove the 5329 and then enter the 2019 code PJ 1099-R and when asked in the interview, check that it is a 2019 1099-R - not a 2018 1099-R.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
