DanaB27
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Retirement tax questions

Since you made the contribution in 2021 for 2020 the custodian will send you a 2021 1099-R with codes 8 and J in box 7 (but you can double check with them) and this would have to go on your 2021 return.

 

If you get a 2021 1099-R with codes P and J in box then this will go on your 2020 return. You could included it on your return without using a substitute 1099-R:

  1. Login to your TurboTax Account 
  2. Click on the "Search" on the top right and type “1099-R”
  3. Click on “Jump to 1099-R”
  4. Answer "Yes" to "Did you get a 1099-R in 2020?"
  5. Select "I'll type it in myself"
  6. Box 1 enter total distribution (contribution plus earning)
  7. Box 2a enter the earnings
  8. Box 7 enter P and J 
  9. Click "Continue"
  10. On the "Which year on Form 1099-R" screen say that this is a 2021 1099-R.
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