I have return of a roth IRA contribution (due to excess contributions). I don't need to fill out form 8606 or 5329. I only need to enter the distribution on 4a, 4b. How?

This was a 2019 excess contribution and the return is happening before I file, so its as if the contribution never happened. I just need to report the taxable earnings on line 4b. But Turbo Tax doesn't let me, or I don't know how to do this in Turbo Tax.

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I have return of a roth IRA contribution (due to excess contributions). I don't need to fill out form 8606 or 5329. I only need to enter the distribution on 4a, 4b. How?

you should have received a 1099-R showing that taxable earnings amount.

I have return of a roth IRA contribution (due to excess contributions). I don't need to fill out form 8606 or 5329. I only need to enter the distribution on 4a, 4b. How?

if the withdrawal was in 2020, the 1099-R will come next year.

meanwhile, make up a virtual 1099-R with the numbers or you'll have to amend your tax return in 2021.

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