topic Should I deduct the portion of Traditional IRA that was used for a ROTH IRA conversion? in Retirement tax questions

Should I deduct the portion of Traditional IRA that was used for a ROTH IRA conversion?

tikitur — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:26:16 GMT

Re: Should I deduct the portion of Traditional IRA that was used for a ROTH IRA conversion?

VolvoGirl — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:27:23 GMT

Deduct it from what? Where?

Re: Should I deduct the portion of Traditional IRA that was used for a ROTH IRA conversion?

tikitur — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:19:40 GMT

When reporting how much I contributed to the ROTH IRA, should I use "Gross Distribution" amount shown on my "Fidelity Tax Form" minus the portion of that which went initially to my SEP IRA?

My employer deposited an amount during the year. Later I transferred this y to my ROTH plus some extra from prior years.

Re: Should I deduct the portion of Traditional IRA that was used for a ROTH IRA conversion?

DianeW777 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:09:07 GMT

No, do not report a portion of a Traditional IRA amount that was used for a Roth IRA and it occurred in the same tax year.

Any money that went into a traditional IRA or SEP IRA and then transferred to a Roth in the same year does not provide a deduction. With a conversion to a Roth IRA, you have to pay tax on the traditional IRA account funds getting moved to the Roth account.

If you recharacterize your IRA contribution properly and before your tax return due date (including extensions), the tax effect is as though the contribution to the first IRA never happened.

What are IRA conversions and recharacterizations? Additional details and links about this topic.

Any money moved/converted from the Traditional IRA or SEP IRA that was contributed in an earlier year will be taxable when moved to the Roth.

Summary:

A conversion allows you to transfer funds from a non-Roth IRA account into a Roth IRA account, often with a taxable impact.
IRA recharacterization rules allow you to change your mind about your IRA contribution account type, if done within current tax year deadlines.

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