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We rolled over an old 401(k) into a Roth IRA this year. Where do we enter that information? I have a form 5498 from Fidelity.

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We rolled over an old 401(k) into a Roth IRA this year. Where do we enter that information? I have a form 5498 from Fidelity.

5498 are information only and not entered.

Enter the 1099-R that you will receive probably in February.   A regular 401(k) that was not a 401(k) Roth will be fully taxable.   If this was a direct trustee-to-trustee Roth conversion form a 401(k) plan the the box 7 code should be G with the distribution amount in box 1 and box 2a.   If other, then it is other than  a direct 401(k) to Roth IRA conversion.

Enter a 1099-R here:

Federal Taxes,
Wages & Income
(I'll choose what I work on - if that screen comes up)
Retirement Plans & Social Security,
IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R).

OR  Use the "Tools" menu (if online version left side) and then "Search Topics" for "1099-R" which will take you to the same place.

Be sure to choose which spouse the 1099-R is for if this is a joint tax return.
Be sure to pick the correct 1099-R type: Standard 1099-R, CSA-1099-R, CSF-1099-R, RRB-1099-R.

[NOTE: When you get to the "Your 1099-R Entries" screen where you can add another 1099-R, use "continue" to keep going as there are additional interview questions after that screen in most cases. You can always return as shown above.]

**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.**

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We rolled over an old 401(k) into a Roth IRA this year. Where do we enter that information? I have a form 5498 from Fidelity.

5498 are information only and not entered.

Enter the 1099-R that you will receive probably in February.   A regular 401(k) that was not a 401(k) Roth will be fully taxable.   If this was a direct trustee-to-trustee Roth conversion form a 401(k) plan the the box 7 code should be G with the distribution amount in box 1 and box 2a.   If other, then it is other than  a direct 401(k) to Roth IRA conversion.

Enter a 1099-R here:

Federal Taxes,
Wages & Income
(I'll choose what I work on - if that screen comes up)
Retirement Plans & Social Security,
IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R).

OR  Use the "Tools" menu (if online version left side) and then "Search Topics" for "1099-R" which will take you to the same place.

Be sure to choose which spouse the 1099-R is for if this is a joint tax return.
Be sure to pick the correct 1099-R type: Standard 1099-R, CSA-1099-R, CSF-1099-R, RRB-1099-R.

[NOTE: When you get to the "Your 1099-R Entries" screen where you can add another 1099-R, use "continue" to keep going as there are additional interview questions after that screen in most cases. You can always return as shown above.]

**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.**
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