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Level 1
posted Apr 9, 2025 7:34:01 AM

I took a distribution from an after tax IRA, so I only owe tax on the gains, but the financial institution didn't adjust for that on the 1099-R. How do I handle this?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 9, 2025 8:36:19 AM

If it is a traditional IRA, you will need to enter the nondeductible contributions (it is a follow-up question to your 1099-R entry).  If it was a Roth IRA, there are a few questions to categorize it as a qualified distribution and nontaxable (once again, go through all of the questions after the 1099-R entry carefully).

Level 15
Apr 9, 2025 9:02:36 AM

Your after tax IRA basis is recorded on the Form 8606 you filed with IRS.

 

Without it, your distributions are all taxable income.

 

@barbara-stefl