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October 17, 2021
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How to claim contribution to Traditional IRA account is non-taxable?

  • October 17, 2021
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Hello everyone: 

I listed information below for reference purpose:

  • Residental state: Texas
  • Year 2020 Tax Filing status: Married file jointly
  • Year 2020 AGI: $139,428
  • Turbox Tax showed effective tax rate as: 10.10%
  • My contribution to Traditional IRA Account (Vanguard): $4,900
  • Nondeductible traditional IRA contributions from worksheet: $4,900 (data from IRA Contribution Worksheet)

 

  1. What document(s) I need to file with IRS to notify them that my traditional IRA contribution in year 2020 is after-tax dollar contribution, so they don't tax my again when I withdraw the funds during my retirement years.
  2. What process I need to go through (such as filing paperwork with IRS or hiring an accountant to do the work for me) in order to claim $4900 is non-taxable with IRA?
  3. Should I convert $4900 contribution into a Roth IRA account since it is non-taxable?
  4. If the conversation process is very complicated then I may choose to leave the money in the Traditional IRA account
  5. Please advise what action shall I take to avoid this situation in the future (e.g. make contribution go to a ROTH IRA account instead of going to a traditional IRA account)?
    Best answer by macuser_22

    Enter IRA contributions here:
    Federal Taxes,
    Deductions & Credits,
    I’ll choose what I work on (if that screen comes up),
    Retirement & Investments,
    Traditional & Roth IRA contribution.

    OR  Use the "Tools" menu  (if online version under My Account) and then "Search Topics" for "ira contributions" which will take you to the same place.

    2 replies

    Level 15
    October 17, 2021

    Form 8606 is used to report your non deductible and deductible contributions. Read a complete discussion here. 

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/investments-and-taxes/what-is-irs-form-8606-nondeductible-iras/amp/L7iVxrgTs

     

    Whether to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA depends on many factors such as your expected tax bracket when you retire. Since your contributions now have no tax advantage, a Roth might be a good choice. Since you are a Vanguard client you might want to discuss this with your client representative. 

    macuser_22
    Alumni - Champ
    Alumni - Champ
    October 17, 2021

    Enter IRA contributions here:
    Federal Taxes,
    Deductions & Credits,
    I’ll choose what I work on (if that screen comes up),
    Retirement & Investments,
    Traditional & Roth IRA contribution.

    OR  Use the "Tools" menu  (if online version under My Account) and then "Search Topics" for "ira contributions" which will take you to the same place.

    **Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**