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Level 2
posted Mar 19, 2020 3:47:45 PM

401 rollover

I retired 2019 and rolled over my 401 to a big name investment company. I received a 1099R from my former employer for the total distribution, but didn't receive anything from the investment company about it being directly rolled over...the total distribution was sent directly to the investment firm.

How should I report the rollover on my taxes?

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Level 15
Mar 19, 2020 3:50:30 PM

Your 1099-R should have a code that determines it is a rollover. The codes for a direct rollover are "G" or "H" (if a Roth). TurboTax will pick up on this code and your distribution won't be taxable.

Level 15
Mar 19, 2020 4:11:34 PM

Yes, as long as you entered the rollover code, it will not affect your return.

Level 15
Mar 19, 2020 6:40:05 PM

Your Welcome!

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Level 15
Mar 19, 2020 3:50:30 PM

Your 1099-R should have a code that determines it is a rollover. The codes for a direct rollover are "G" or "H" (if a Roth). TurboTax will pick up on this code and your distribution won't be taxable.

Level 2
Mar 19, 2020 4:06:33 PM

Thank you. Should the total amount be showing up as income?

Level 15
Mar 19, 2020 4:11:34 PM

Yes, as long as you entered the rollover code, it will not affect your return.

Level 2
Mar 19, 2020 6:28:39 PM

Thank you

Level 15
Mar 19, 2020 6:40:05 PM

Your Welcome!

New Member
Feb 20, 2023 9:52:51 AM

That is my question, too. When it shows as income, then it effects other deduction amounts.

Expert Alumni
Feb 20, 2023 11:31:52 AM

To enter a rollover into TurboTax, you can follow these steps online:

 

  1. Click Wages & Income
  2. Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security, Click Show more
  3. Click Revisit or Start next to IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R)
  4. Enter 1099-R as it appears on the form
  5. When asked Tell us if you moved the money through a rollover or conversion select I rolled over some or all of it to an IRA or other retirement account within the time limits (normally 60 days) and select Continue
  6. On the next screen, Did you roll over all of this (Box 1) to another retirement account? answer Yes, I rolled over to an IRA or other retirement account (or returned it to the same account) and select Continue

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