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March 29, 2022
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2021 1099-R Box 7 Code PJ

  • March 29, 2022
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Hi,

 

I've exceeded the IRA limit for 2020 then withdrew the excessive amount in January 2021. However the withdrawal wasn't reflected on the 2020 1099-R form since I did it too late. But, I created a dummy 1099-R then included and reported the excessive amount on the 2020 return. 

 

For 2021 return, my IRA company sent me a 1099-R with the code PJ in the  Box 7 for the excessive contribution. Since I've already reported the excessive amount in the prior year's return should I still put the code PJ in the Box 7 or should I use something else like P or J instead? 

    Best answer by MinhT1

    You should enter the 1099-R on your tax return to have the benefit of the tax withheld. 

     

    You should enter both codes P and J. P meaning Excess contributions plus earnings/excess deferrals (and/or earnings) taxable in 2020 and J meaning Early distribution from a Roth IRA, no known exception. You will not be taxed again on the earnings but will get the benefit of the tax withheld.

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    Level 10
    March 29, 2022

    If there is no income tax withheld on the 1099-R form, you don't enter it on your 2021 tax return. Keep it with your other tax documents. 

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    Level 2
    March 29, 2022

    I have a withheld amount of $16 on the excessive IRA 1099R form..... I should report it right? and with code P or J? 

    MinhT1Answer
    Level 15
    March 29, 2022

    You should enter the 1099-R on your tax return to have the benefit of the tax withheld. 

     

    You should enter both codes P and J. P meaning Excess contributions plus earnings/excess deferrals (and/or earnings) taxable in 2020 and J meaning Early distribution from a Roth IRA, no known exception. You will not be taxed again on the earnings but will get the benefit of the tax withheld.

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