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Retirement tax questions
Let's break this down:
- The code G rollover into traditional is not taxable so your taxable box 2 and ROTH conclusion are correct.
- The form 8606 keeps track of your nondeductible contributions.
- See Who Must File form 8606. If you should have filed and did not, you should file the form for each year separately. I had to go back over 30 years with one client. The sooner you get back on track, the better.
- See About Form 8606, Nondeductible IRAs.
- The basis can be tracked:
- first step - your 1099-R shows a taxable amount - if that really is in a traditional IRA -some basis established
- Form 5498 -the broker sends when you make contributions and rollovers, see What Is IRS Form 5498: IRA Contributions Information?
I want to urge you to create a financial notebook that is kept separate from your tax return. Keep it safe and each year, add your year-end statements from all your financial accounts plus a copy of your W2’s, your carryover information, and proof of your basis in your various investments. You must keep tax records from the time you purchase until sold/ loss used plus 3 years. It is very easy to lose track of disallowed losses, carryforwards, and basis. This can be a digital or paper notebook.
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February 5, 2026
4:22 PM