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posted Sep 25, 2024 4:35:04 PM

Contribution to IRA did not take IRA deduction due to my AGI being to high. Can I take a deduction this year for that contribution?

Contribution to IRA did not take IRA deduction due to my AGI being to high last year. Can I take a deduction this year for that contribution?

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Employee Tax & Finance Expert
Sep 25, 2024 4:42:41 PM

Good Afternoon Nysrich,

If you made contributions to an IRA in 2023 and your AGI was too high to take the deduction, then it is non-deductible contribution and you have basis in the IRA.  The "Basis" means this contribution is with the "after-tax" money and when you take a distribution, it won't be taxed again.  It is all reflected on Form 8606, Nondeductible IRAs.  

What is IRS Form 8606: Nondeductible IRAs

No, you can not take a deduction in 2024 for a contribution that you did in 2023.

 If the 2023 IRA contribution was made in 2024 by 4/15 designated for 2023, you could possibly reclassify the contribution date as being 2024. 

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AR (CPA 10+ years)