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How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.


@peter1770 wrote:

Hi, I took out a coronavirus-related 401k early distribution in 2020 under the CARES ACT and decided to spread the taxes over 3 tears.  What steps do I follow when filling my 2021 taxes on Turbo Tax to report this 401k distribution?  I know when filing my taxes in 2020 I had to submit Form 8915-E.  Does this form need to be submitted again in 2021?  


There is a new IRS Form 8915-F that is used for this purpose.  The IRS has not yet finalized the form or the instructions for the form.  It will be available in TurboTax after the IRS finalizes the form and instructions and approves the TurboTax software Form 8915-F.  It may not be available until sometime in March 2022.

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for the Form 8915-F - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement-tax-credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-form-8915-e-qua...

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.

Still waiting for 8915-F form to be e-file ready

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.


@Caseyblue wrote:

Still waiting for 8915-F form to be e-file ready


It was ready 2 days ago on 3/24.

 

**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.**

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.

That form is not yet available in TurboTax Premier

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.


@Caseyblue wrote:

That form is not yet available in TurboTax Premier


The Form 8915-F was included in the TurboTax online editions in the early evening of 03/23

The Form 8915-F was included as a software update for All the TurboTax desktop editions on 03/24

 

If you are using the desktop editions, update your software.  Click on Online at the top of the desktop program screen.  Click on Check for Updates.

 

If you had a Covid-19 related distribution in 2020 and selected to spread the distribution over 3 years -

Answer No when asked if you received a Form 1099-R in 2021, if you did not receive the form

Answer Yes when asked if you took a disaster distribution

Answer Yes when asked if you took a Qualified 2020 Disaster Distribution

Check the box that this was a Coronavirus-related distribution reported in 2020

 

In the box 2020 Form 8915-E, line 4, column b - Enter a 0

 

If the 2020 distribution was from an account that was Not an IRA

2020 Form 8915E Line 9 - Enter 1/3 of the amount from the 2020 distribution in both boxes for Line 9

If the 2020 distribution was from an IRA account

2020 Form 8915E Line 17 -  Enter 1/3 of the amount from the 2020 distribution in both boxes for Line 17

 

Do not enter anything in the other boxes, leave them blank (empty)

 

The 1/3 of the amount from the 2020 distribution will be entered on the 2021 Form 1040 Line 4b if from an IRA or on Line 5b if from a retirement plan other than an IRA

 

You can view your Form 1040 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

 

Using the desktop editions click on Forms.  Open the Form 1040

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.

Just updated my desktop Turbo Tax Premier.

NO  form  8915-F

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.


@Caseyblue wrote:

Just updated my desktop Turbo Tax Premier.

NO  form  8915-F


Windows or Mac?

 

Click on Forms.  When in Forms mode click on Open Form at the top left of the screen.  Type in 8915-F.  It should show as a form available to open.

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.

Windows

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.


@Caseyblue wrote:

Windows


What is your version number?  Click on Help at the top of the screen.  Click on About TurboTax.  Click on the Version tab.  The current version is 021.000.0543

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.

I have  windows version 021.000.0543 & can see 8915-F But it still not been integrated into TurboTax Premier. Need it in order to efile

 

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.

I have that current windows version & can see 8915-F

But it still not been integrated into TurboTax Premier. Need it in order to efile

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.


@Caseyblue wrote:

I have that current windows version & can see 8915-F

But it still not been integrated into TurboTax Premier. Need it in order to efile


You must go to the Retirement Income section of the program for a Form 1099-R to be able to enter your 2nd year of the 2020 distribution -

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business)

Click on Wages & Income

Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security

On IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R), click on the Start or Update button

On the screen Did you get a 1099-R in 2021? Click on NO, if you did not receive a 2021 Form 1099-R

 

If you had a Covid-19 related distribution in 2020 and selected to spread the distribution over 3 years -

 

Answer Yes when asked Have you ever taken a disaster distribution before 2021?

Answer Yes when asked if you took a Qualified 2020 Disaster Distribution

Check the box that this was a Coronavirus-related distribution reported in 2020

 

In the box 2020 Form 8915-E, line 4, column b - Enter a 0

 

If the 2020 distribution was from an account that was Not an IRA

2020 Form 8915E Line 9 - Enter 1/3 of the amount from the 2020 distribution in both boxes for Line 9

If the 2020 distribution was from an IRA account

2020 Form 8915E Line 17 -  Enter 1/3 of the amount from the 2020 distribution in both boxes for Line 17

 

Do not enter anything in the other boxes, leave them blank (empty)

 

The 1/3 of the amount from the 2020 distribution will be entered on the 2021 Form 1040 Line 4b if from an IRA or on Line 5b if from a retirement plan other than an IRA

 

You can view your Form 1040 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

 

Using the desktop editions click on Forms.  Open the Form 1040

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.

“Using the desktop editions click on Forms.”

I do that & open form 8915-F BUT it does not let me enter data

DaveF1006
Expert Alumni

How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.

Here is how to generate a 8915-F form in desktop if you did prepare your previous return in Turbo tax.

 

  1. Federal Taxes>wages and income
  2. Retirement Plans and Social Security>IRA, 401K>pension plan Withdrawals (1099R)
  3. First question asks if you received a 1099R in 2021, say no
  4. Then it asks you if you took a disaster distribution in 2020, say yes.
  5. Then it asks if you took a Corona Virus Distribution, you will say yes, you took one in 2020.
  6. Now you need your 2020 8915-E to fill in the information that it asks next.
  7. Once you complete this, your 8915-F will be generated into your return populated with the correct information.

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How do I claim a 1099-R from a Cares Act 401k withdrawal? I do not see an option to spread it over three years as the IRS site claims.

Did as u said but was not led to “First question asks if you received a 1099R in 2021”

 

 

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