No, the financial institution is likely correct. 1099-R forms report distributions (withdrawals) made during the calendar year (January 1 to December 31). If you withdrew $18,000 in calendar year 202...
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No, the financial institution is likely correct. 1099-R forms report distributions (withdrawals) made during the calendar year (January 1 to December 31). If you withdrew $18,000 in calendar year 2024, their system will only reflect that $18,000, even if $500 of that was intended to "correct" a 2023 contribution.
Yes, you made the mistake. Form 5329, Part IV (for Roth IRAs), tracks the "excess" currently in the account.
Line 18 asks for the excess contribution from the previous year.
Line 20 is where you record the amount you actually distributed (withdrew) during the tax year to reduce that excess.
If you only moved $18,000 out of the account in 2024, you cannot claim a $18,500 reduction on line 20.
When you file your amendment for the 2024 return, you should update Form 5329 to match the reality of the 1099-R.
Line 18 $18,500 This is the cumulative excess carried over form the 2023 return
Line 20 $18,000 This must match the actual distribution shown on your 1099-R.
Line 24/25 $500 This shows the IRS that you still have $500 of "excess" left in the Roth.