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New Member
posted Apr 26, 2021 8:06:30 AM

I took a qualified disaster withdrawal from my 401K due to Covid-19. I filed before the 8915-E form was finalized. What is my next step? Do I need to amend my return?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 26, 2021 8:17:15 AM

Yes, if you took a qualified disaster withdrawal from your 401K due to Covid-19 and didn't file Form 8915-E then you need to file an amended return. But you might want to wait until your refund or payment is processed. Please be aware that you can e-file your 2020 amended federal tax return, but most states require amendments to be printed and filed by mail. Please see FAQ How to amend a tax return for instructions.

 

  1. Login to your TurboTax Account 
  2. Click on "Search" on the top right and type “1099-R”
  3. Click on “Jump to 1099-R” and enter your 1099-R (if you started this before you should see the “Your 1099-R Entries” screen and will click "edit")
  4. Continue until "Tell us if any of these uncommon situations apply" screen
  5. Select "I took out this money because of a qualified disaster (includes COVID-19)"
  6. Answer all follow-up questions carefully.

 

Those who qualify as individuals directly impacted by the pandemic will be able to withdraw up to $100k from their retirement accounts without facing the 10% early withdrawal penalty.

 

You qualify if:

  • You, your spouse, or your dependent are diagnosed with COVID-19
  • You experience adverse financial consequences as a result of being quarantined, furloughed, or laid off or having work hours reduced because of COVID-19
  • You’re unable to work due to child care closure or hour reduction because of Covid-19
  • You experience adverse financial consequences as a result of closing or reducing hours of a business that you own or operate due to SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19.

 

You can choose to have the distribution taxed over 2020, 2021, and 2022 instead of only in 2020. You’ll have three years to pay back the funds you withdrew, without the amount impacting that year’s cap on contributions. If you pay back the amount within that time, you’ll be able to claim a refund on those taxes paid when you file an amended tax return. Please see IRS Coronavirus-related relief for retirement plans and IRAs for more details.

 

Level 15
Apr 26, 2021 1:50:59 PM

if your tax return showed an early withdrawal penalty, you can get that removed by amending.

Otherwise you don't have to amend if you are satisfied with your tax return.

New Member
Dec 18, 2021 10:13:04 AM

Do you know the specific steps in TurboTax to Amend the 2020 return if you've paid back an early distribution taken due to COVID?

Level 15
Dec 18, 2021 12:20:40 PM

Follow the instructions in the amendment program ... you will revisit the 1099-R entry that you did before and change your answers to the follow up questions in that section.  This time you will say YES to making a repayment.  

 

See this TurboTax support FAQ for how to amend a tax return originally completed and filed using TurboTax - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/amending/help/how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-...

New Member
Jan 21, 2022 7:31:06 AM

Do you know how this years taxes work if I split tax repayment up? Will I get a 1099? If I file can I amend?

Level 15
Jan 21, 2022 7:41:00 AM

You will NOT get a 1099-R form ... but you do have to complete the 1099-R section when it is functional sometime mid March.  

New Member
Jan 21, 2022 7:45:42 AM

based on 2020 1099r?

Expert Alumni
Jan 24, 2022 6:45:12 AM

@Courtney16

 

Yes, you will report the second taxable portion of your 2020 coronavirus distribution based on your 2020 form 1099-R in the Retirement section under Wages and Income of TurboTax.

 

However, this section is yet not ready as the IRS has not yet issued instructions and you'll need to revisit this section later.