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July 13, 2020
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401K Roll Over to IRA

  • July 13, 2020
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I had an old 401K  Rolled over from Well Fargo Bank to  TD Ameritrade IRA.  This was a direct rollover where WF made the check out to the bank and it was delivered to them in less than a week.   My 1099R for that transaction shows  Taxable Amount in box 2a.  When I completed my taxes   turbotax added the distribution to my income and I am being taxed on that amount.    Is this rollover taxable? Was there a mistake made on my tax return.

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    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    July 13, 2020

    That means the taxable amount when you actually take a distribution.  What code is in box 7? Is it a G?

     

    If you are looking at a summary screen or review screen those show the full amount as income and lump a lot of stuff together. You need to check the actual 1040 and make sure it’s right.   For 1099R check 1040 line 4b or 4d for any taxable amount.  If it was a rollover it should say ROLLOVER by it and 0 taxable. 

    elattimoAuthor
    Level 2
    July 13, 2020

    Yes, Box 7  is  G. 

    ROLLOVER  is   next to 4b and 0 is on the 4b line. 

    However  the full taxable amount is in 4d. And added to the Adjusted Gross Income.

    macuser_22
    Alumni - Champ
    Alumni - Champ
    July 13, 2020

    What code is in box 7?

    Is the IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box checked?

    Is box 2b (not determined) checked?

    **Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
    elattimoAuthor
    Level 2
    July 13, 2020

    2b Total Distribution is checked.

    macuser_22
    Alumni - Champ
    Alumni - Champ
    July 13, 2020

    IRA/SEPSimple is not checked. 

    I did not convert to a Roth. 


    Again what did the plan trustee put in box 2a?

     

    If box 2a is zero then noting should be taxed.  If box 2a has an amount of is the same as box 1 then the plan administrator expected it to be converted to a Roth and it will all be taxable.

    **Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**