dmertz
Level 15

Retirement tax questions

1.  Yes, you must amend your 2014 tax return to remove the $5,500 traditional IRA contribution and to add the $5,500 Roth IRA contribution so as to generate From 5329 reporting the excess Roth IRA contribution that is subject to penalty for 2014.  You'll pay the $330 penalty with your amendment.  (The IRS may bill for interest later, perhaps around $20.)

2.  No, you do not need to calculate earnings on the excess 2014 contribution.  They are permitted to remain in the Roth IRA.

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