I wanted to convert a 403(b) to a Roth. I had the 403(b) place send the check to my IRA company for a traditional IRA. After the check arrived, I decided to have the IRA company put it directly into a Roth (instead of traditional) IRA. I believe the net result is that box 2a on my 1099-R (Taxable amount) is listed as 0, and 2b (Taxable amount not determined) is unchecked. So, I am not getting taxed on this distribution. Do I need to get this corrected at the 403(b) company, to send out a new 1099-R? I would love to correct this on the fly, but am assuming I cannot?I would sincerely appreciate any guidance on this.
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The check should have been made payable to a traditional IRA for your benefit so that you would not have been able to divert the funds directly to a Roth IRA in disagreement with the Form 1099-R that the 403(b) would eventually be providing showing a zero in box 2a. However the fact that the money was deposited directly into a Roth IRA does mean that it qualifies as a direct rollover to a Roth IRA despite what the Form 1099-R is showing.
Given that the 403(b) did what you asked, they are unlikely to issue a corrected Form 1099-R showing the taxable amount in box 2a, but you should probably try to get them to correct it. If they decline to do so, you'll should submit a substitute Form 1099-R (Form 4852) showing the taxable amount in box 2a (the amount in box 1 minus any amount in box 5). This will require you to provide explanation and to paper-file by mail.
The check should have been made payable to a traditional IRA for your benefit so that you would not have been able to divert the funds directly to a Roth IRA in disagreement with the Form 1099-R that the 403(b) would eventually be providing showing a zero in box 2a. However the fact that the money was deposited directly into a Roth IRA does mean that it qualifies as a direct rollover to a Roth IRA despite what the Form 1099-R is showing.
Given that the 403(b) did what you asked, they are unlikely to issue a corrected Form 1099-R showing the taxable amount in box 2a, but you should probably try to get them to correct it. If they decline to do so, you'll should submit a substitute Form 1099-R (Form 4852) showing the taxable amount in box 2a (the amount in box 1 minus any amount in box 5). This will require you to provide explanation and to paper-file by mail.
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