1099R Reporting from a ROTH Conversion?

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I have a couple 1099R questions specific to a Roth Conversion made last year. So, from my traditional IRA, I rolled over $40K. Of which, $9,6K in federal and $1,6K state taxes were withheld. In my 1099R, I have $28,8K listed in both box 1 (gross distribution) and box 2 (taxable amount). Box 2b (taxable amount not determined) is checked. Box 4 (Fed. Income tax withheld) has zero listed. Box 7 (distribution codes(s) listed is “2” with IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box checked. A couple questions: 1). Am I being taxed again on the net amount ($28,8K) converted from Roth?, and 2) Is there a way to account for taxes already withheld when the ROTH conversion is made? Thank you!

dmertzAnswer

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Based on what you have said, it appears that you are missing a code-1 Form 1099-R. You should have two Forms 1099-R, one with code 2 that reports a Roth conversion of $28,800 (which you have mentioned having) and a separate Form 1099-R that has $11,200 in boxes 1 and 2a, box 2b taxable amount not determined marked, code 1 in box 7 and the IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box marked. This $11,200 that was withheld for taxes is includible in taxable income and is subject to a 10% early-distribution penalty unless you substituted $11,200 of other funds to complete a rollover or conversion of this portion of your distribution from the traditional IRA.

dmertzAnswer

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lzxrayAuthor

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dmertz,

Many thanks! You are spot on...there indeed are 2 - 1099R Forms which I failed to download both. The 2nd 1099R has all the fields filled out as you have listed. Again, I appreciate your prompt reply and guidance!

micisner

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Along this same question. When entering into Turbotax the 1099-R with tax withholding; Tell us if you moved the money through a rollover or conversion?

Also the question of Did you roll over the gross amount of $12,000.00 (Box 1) to another retirement account? What should this answer be if this is the tax witheld on the conversion of $50,000.

Please help on this answer. I am getting confused as the $12,000 was withheld from the 50k conversion.