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Apr 7, 2024 4:40 PM UTC
Question

Form 5329 Correction

Hi all,

 

I made an error on my 2020 form 5329.  On line 42, I incorrectly entered an excess contribution amount for 2019, when it should have been zero.  This caused me to have an excess contribution and additional 6% tax for the year.  For each year since, I have carried over the excess and paid the 6% tax.  I finally want to get this fixed so I don't have to keep paying the 6% every year. 

 

How do I best correct?  do I file an amended return for 2020, 2021, 2022 and then have a correct carryover amount (line 42) for my 2023 return?  Other ideas?

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Andy

 

 

2 replies

Employee Tax Expert
Apr 14, 2024 7:00 PM UTC

Yes, if did not have an excess contribution from 2019 then you will need to amend your returns and correct the entry on Form 5329.

 

 

Please see How do I amend my federal tax return for a prior year?

 

 

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Andy2020Author
Level 2
Apr 15, 2024 2:23 PM UTC

Great, thank you for your help.