JoannaB2
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Retirement tax questions

Yes.  You may follow the steps below;

  • In Turbo Tax Home Screen, click Tax Tools, then Tools.
  • Type in the search bar 1099-R.
  • Click Add another 1099R, click continue.
  • Click "Change how i enter my form" then continue
  • In "How do you want to add your 1099-R?", click type it in myself.
  • Answer the interviews, then click continue.
  • Enter the 1099-R provider's info, then continue.
  • On the question, "Do any of the situation apply to you?", select "I took money due to the impact of Covid-19". if it was.
  • Answer Yes "Did you rollover the gross amount to another retirement account?

backdoor Roth IRA is a legal way to get around the income limits that normally restrict high earners from contributing to Roth. You're allowed to contribute the lesser of your earned income or $6,000 in a traditional IRA, which can then be converted to a backdoor Roth IRA. If you're 50 or older, you can also make an additional catch-up contribution of $1,000 each year.