ThomasM125
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Retirement tax questions

You report the rollover by entering a substitute Form 1099-R in TurboTax as follows:

 

  1. Choose the Federal option on your left menu bar
  2. Choose Wages & Income
  3. Choose the Retirement Plans and Social Security menu option 
  4. Choose IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals(1099-R)
  5. Choose the enter 1099-R option
  6. Choose Change how I enter my form
  7. Choose Type it in myself
  8. Choose Financial institution or other provider (1099-R)
  9. Enter in as much information as you can regarding the pension income 
  10. Work through that section until you see Do any of these situations apply to you?
  11. Choose I need to file a substitute 1099-R
  12. Complete the information requested

You will use code G and indicate with the questions that will be asked that you rolled the money to a traditional, not a ROTH IRA account.

 

You can apply for a foreign tax credt for income taxes paid to Puerto Rico. 

 

To apply for a foreign tax credit:

 

  1. Click on Deductions & Credits on your left menu bar
  2. Choose Estimates and Other Taxes Paid
  3. Choose Foreign Tax Credit and answer the questions in that section

 

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