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posted Feb 22, 2021 7:25:31 AM

In 2020k, I received a 1099-R for a normal retirement distribution. I used that (after taxed) money and opened a ROTH IRA account within 60 days. Is this a conversion?

I put the maximum, for my age, of $7000 into the Roth IRA.  Can I claim that as a conversion?

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Level 15
Feb 22, 2021 7:51:42 AM

Yes, a rollover from a Traditional 401K to a Roth IRA is considered a conversion.

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2021 7:53:15 AM

Maybe, but doublecheck with the IRS requirements to be sure.

 

Can I roll over my IRA into my retirement plan at work?

You can roll over your IRA into a qualified retirement plan (for example, a 401(k) plan), assuming the retirement plan has language allowing it to accept this type of rollover. Roth IRAs can only be rolled over to another Roth IRA.

 

Can I roll over my workplace retirement plan account into an IRA?

Almost any type of plan distribution can be rolled over into an IRA except:

For details, see rollovers of retirement plan distributions. Distributions from a designated Roth account can only be rolled over to another designated Roth account or to a Roth IRA.

Level 15
Feb 22, 2021 9:00:33 AM

Since this is a conversion, do not enter it anywhere under Deductions & Credits.  It's not a new retirement contribution.