Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
Returning Member
posted Jan 29, 2020 2:47:29 PM

Received 1099R for a deferred comp distribution. It is my only earned income. I used the distribution to contribute to a Roth IRA. How do I enter this in Turbo Tax?

0 2 393
2 Replies
Expert Alumni
Jan 29, 2020 3:05:44 PM

You need to follow these steps to enter your form 1099-R:

 

1. Locate the "Income and Expenses" menu option in the federal section of TurboTax

2. Scroll down to "Retirement Plans and Social Security" and click on the "Show More" option

3. Click on the "Start" box next to "IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals(1099-R)"

4. Follow the instructions to enter your form 1099-R

Level 15
Jan 29, 2020 4:06:18 PM

Deferred compensation is not earned income that is eligible to support an IRA contribution.  Unless you have other compensation from which to make the IRA contribution or you obtain a return of the excess contribution before the due date of your tax return, you will owe a 6% excess-contribution penalty each year that the excess remains in your IRA.