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June 1, 2019
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Can i deduct a penalty charged because I rolled over my traditional ira before it matured to a new traditional ira in order to get a better interest % rate?

  • June 1, 2019
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I just want to know if I can deduct the penalty I was charged for rolling over my traditional IRA before it matured to another traditional IRA to get a better interest rate. 

    Best answer by Vanessa11_2

    No, penalties are not deductible. 

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    Level 13
    June 1, 2019

    No, penalties are not deductible. 

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    Level 15
    June 1, 2019
    Only an early-withdrawal penalty reported in box 2 of Form 1099-INT is deductible.  An early-distribution penalty on an investment within an IRA is not reported on Form 1099-INT because the investment in the IRA is owned by the IRA, a tax-exempt entity, not by you personally.