TRADITIONAL IRA COST BASIS

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
October 14, 2021
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I have Nondeductible Contributions Form 8606 for 2 years prior that I didn't do a cost basis on. They both show 0. Can I add that basis on the current year 2020 return? And if so, how do I figure that basis? Is is the dollar amount of contributions that were nondeductible?

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

The non-deductible contribution as reported on a 8606 line 1 IS the cost basis. Exactly what was reported on the 8606?

Also and non deductible can only be reported on a 8606 for the tax year that the contribution was for.

**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.**

fanfare

Level 15

"Also and[sic] non deductible can only be reported on a 8606 for the tax year that the contribution was for."

The idea is to put the total prior years basis on the current Form 8606.

You don't need an amount on line 1 to enter an amount on line 2.

I've always argued to put the missing total prior years basis on the current year form 8606 and
send in one form attached to your tax return, and be done with it.
I get a lot of pushback here on that suggestion.
Use your own judgement.

"Is is[sic] the dollar amount of contributions that were nondeductible?"

It is the total amount of contributions for which you did not take a deduction.

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

That is not what the regulations require. I will not post replies that are not consistent with the regulations. You might get away with it just like most driver doing 80 on the freeway do, but get caught, as some do, and the fines are big. It is always better to comply with the law.

**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.**