turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

I have taken funds from 401K using CARES act in 2020, Paid for 1/3 of taxes in 2021 Tax returns for 2020. My 401k is now close can I deposit it back to IRA its beyond 6k.

 
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

1 Best answer

Accepted Solutions
SusanY1
Employee Tax Expert

I have taken funds from 401K using CARES act in 2020, Paid for 1/3 of taxes in 2021 Tax returns for 2020. My 401k is now close can I deposit it back to IRA its beyond 6k.

Yes, you can redeposit these funds into an IRA, but you should use a "Rollover IRA" for this purpose and be sure that the custodian (bank or investment firm, typically) indicates that the funds are repayment of a disaster distribution.

You can find more on this topic, including how to handle the repayment on your tax returns at this related thread: Repayment of CARES withdrawals.

 

[EDITED December 4, 2022 4:24 PM PST]

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

View solution in original post

5 Replies
dmertz
Level 15

I have taken funds from 401K using CARES act in 2020, Paid for 1/3 of taxes in 2021 Tax returns for 2020. My 401k is now close can I deposit it back to IRA its beyond 6k.

Yes, a CRD from your 401(k) can be repaid to an IRA.  The repayment is not a regular contribution and does not count toward the regular IRA contribution limit.  You must tell the IRA custodian that it is a repayment of a CRD and not a regular contribution so that the custodian codes it correctly on Form 5498.

SusanY1
Employee Tax Expert

I have taken funds from 401K using CARES act in 2020, Paid for 1/3 of taxes in 2021 Tax returns for 2020. My 401k is now close can I deposit it back to IRA its beyond 6k.

Yes, you can redeposit these funds into an IRA, but you should use a "Rollover IRA" for this purpose and be sure that the custodian (bank or investment firm, typically) indicates that the funds are repayment of a disaster distribution.

You can find more on this topic, including how to handle the repayment on your tax returns at this related thread: Repayment of CARES withdrawals.

 

[EDITED December 4, 2022 4:24 PM PST]

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
dmertz
Level 15

I have taken funds from 401K using CARES act in 2020, Paid for 1/3 of taxes in 2021 Tax returns for 2020. My 401k is now close can I deposit it back to IRA its beyond 6k.

While you can make the repayment to a Rollover IRA, the repayment of a CRD is not treated as a rollover contribution.  Instead of being reported in box 2 of Form 5498 as a rollover contribution, the IRA custodian must instead report in box 14a the amount repaid and in box 14b the code DD.  (A CRD is a type of disaster distribution.)

I have taken funds from 401K using CARES act in 2020, Paid for 1/3 of taxes in 2021 Tax returns for 2020. My 401k is now close can I deposit it back to IRA its beyond 6k.

My custodian told me there would be no 5498 for a 2022 repayment of "CRD". And I never did  got one.

I have taken funds from 401K using CARES act in 2020, Paid for 1/3 of taxes in 2021 Tax returns for 2020. My 401k is now close can I deposit it back to IRA its beyond 6k.

Never mind. after thinking about it I expect I will get 5498 in 2023 for 2022.

Unlock tailored help options in your account.

message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question