DanaB27
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Retirement tax questions

No, please enter the 1099-R as shown on the form.

 

If you reported the nondeductible contribution on Form 8606 back then, then you can enter the basis when you enter your 1099-R. Then the part allocated to the basis will be tax-free. 

  1. Login to your TurboTax Account 
  2. Click on "Search" on the top right and type “1099-R”
  3. Click on “Jump to 1099-R”
  4. Click "Continue" and enter the information from your 1099-R
  5. Answer questions until you get to “What Did You Do With The Money” and choose “I moved it to another retirement account
  6. Then choose “I did a combination of rolling over, converting, or cashing out money.” and enter the amount next to "Amount converted to a Roth IRA account"
  7. On the "Your 1099-R Entries" screen click "continue"
  8. Answer "yes" to "Any nondeductible Contributions to your IRA?" if you had any nondeductible contributions in prior years.
  9. Answer the questions about the basis and the value.
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