Retirement tax questions


@Zypher wrote:

They chose code T due to this entry I made on the form.


Entry on what form?   The financial institution the issues the 1099-R choose the code based on the iRS rules.

 

The 1099-R IRS instructions:

https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i1099r

 

T—Roth IRA distribution, exception applies. Use Code T for a distribution from a Roth IRA if you do not know if the 5-year holding period has been met but:
  • The participant has reached age 59½,

  • The participant died, or

  • The participant is disabled.

Note. If any other code, such as 8 or P, applies, use Code J.
None

 

Since you are under age 59 1/2, the owner of the IRA did not die, and you are not disabled, then the code T does not apply and the instructions clearly say that a code J must be used.

 

Code J says:

 

J—Early distribution from a Roth IRA. Use Code J for a distribution from a Roth IRA when Code Q or Code T does not apply. But use Code 2 for an IRS levy and Code 5 for a prohibited transaction. 8 or P
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