Retirement tax questions


@imangoldasteh wrote:

@macuser_22 

 

I am going to exactly use this method so my question is do I need to deduct the amount that I received (excess 401k) from w23 box 12?  I just have original w2          can I deduct that amount from box 12 (401K) and keep box 1 the same and just use the method you mentioned to pay taxes?


You file the W-2 exactally as received.  You cannot change the W-2 amounts since that reflects what actually happened.   The 1099-R for the removal adds to back to your wages.

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