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Level 6
March 15, 2023
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1099-R box 2a Taxable Amount

  • March 15, 2023
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My client withdrew $12,726 from a Roth IRA she owns over 5 years, she contributed over the years $10,400, so her gain was $2,326. She got form 1099-R with distribution code J, and I entered in box 2a taxable amount $2,326.  ProSeries picks up taxable amount of $12,726 instead of $2,326. Why ?

Do I do something wrong ? Thanks for your help.

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
March 15, 2023

You need to put in the basis, I think theres a quickzoom button right on the 1099R worksheet if you scroll down.

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ChiHoangAuthor
Level 6
March 15, 2023

Got it. Thank you so much.

 

qbteachmt
Level 15
March 15, 2023

"Possibly interest earned that taxes have not been paid on yet."

Which is what happens in a Roth IRA when that distribution is not a qualified distribution. Look at the article I linked, to see the various parts that apply. Your taxpayer might have done something not eligible, or you have entered something incorrectly.

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Accountant-Man
Level 13
March 15, 2023

Why is any amount taxable? And why code J?

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Level 8
March 15, 2023

Possibly interest earned that taxes have not been paid on yet.

qbteachmt
Level 15
March 15, 2023

The 5-year rule you are thinking of is not "that" Roth IRA, but having any Roth IRA open. The next 5-year rule has to do with contributions, and then there is one for conversions.

There are a bunch of rules for Roth distribution, including various 5-year rules:

https://www.investopedia.com/are-roth-ira-distributions-taxable-5220750

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