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I contributed to a traditional IRA account for 10 years but never entered the contibutions on line 32 of form 1040 when doing my taxes. Therefore the contributions were taxed each year. Now can I get distributions without paying taxes again?
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No you can't get distributions without paying taxes, however what you can do is you can amend your tax returns going three years back, meaning your 2008, 2007 and 2006 returns, to put your contribution on line 32 and get some money back from the IRS.
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How does a 65 year old citizen fill out tax Form 8606?
Form 8606 is Nondeductible IRAs. Form 8606 is used to report several situations. One, nondeductible contributions made to a traditional IRA. Two, distributions from IRAs (traditional, SEP, SIMPLE) if nondeductible contributions were ever made to traditional IRAs. Three, distributions from Roth IRAs. Four, conversions from IRAS (traditional, SEP, SIMPLE) to Roth IRAs. Nondeductible contributions already have been taxed. So it's important to file Form 8606 to report nondeductible contributions so that you won't be taxed twice on the same money when you start receiving distributions from that IRA. There's a $50 penalty for not filing Form 8606 if you're required to do so. There's also a $100 penalty for overstating your nondeductible contributions. For more information, go to www.irs.gov/formspubs for Publication 590 (Individual Retirement Accounts).
How does a 65 citizen fill out a 8606 tax form?
Form 8606 is Nondeductible IRAs. Form 8606 is used to report several situations. One, nondeductible contributions made to a traditional IRA. Two, distributions from IRAs (traditional, SEP, SIMPLE) if nondeductible contributions were ever made to traditional IRAs. Three, distributions from Roth IRAs. Four, conversions from IRAS (traditional, SEP, SIMPLE) to Roth IRAs. Nondeductible contributions already have been taxed. So it's important to file Form 8606 to report nondeductible contributions so that you won't be taxed twice on the same money when you start receiving distributions from that IRA. There's a $50 penalty for not filing Form 8606 if you're required to do so. There's also a $100 penalty for overstating your nondeductible contributions. For more information, go to www.irs.gov/formspubs for Publication 590 (Individual Retirement Accounts).
Are IRA distributions taxable?
It depends on the type of IRA you have. Distributions from a traditional IRA are taxable. Distributions from a Roth IRA are not taxable.
Are all Ira distributions taxable?
It depends on the type of IRA you have. Distributions from a traditional IRA are taxable. Distributions from a Roth IRA are not taxable.
Can you get a tax deduction for the losses on a traditional IRA if you are not receiving distributions yet?
No. You already got a deduction in advance for the money you put in. You can't have a second deduction. The only time you could get a deduction is if you made any non-deductible contributions to your Traditional IRA (TIRA). If you completely liquidate ALL of your TIRA accounts and the sum total of all the distributions you ever received is less than the total of your non-deductible contributions, then you can claim a miscellaneous itemized deduction (subject to the 2% floor) for the difference.
I made contributions to my 401k through my work. The contributions are listed in box 12. I am filling out my tax paypers and under the 'Deductions and Credits' section, it asks for contributions to Traditional and Roth IRA's. Can I re-enter box 12 amounts?
No you enter nothing or zero unless you actually contributed to a traditional or Roth IRA, the box 12 on the W2 handles the 401k, if you enter it here you will be duplicating it on your tax return.
Is a simple IRA taxable?
Contributions to a SIMPLE IRA, or Savings Incentive Match Plans for Employees, are not taxable. Contributions made to an IRA are, in fact, tax deductible. There are limits on how much one can contribute to an IRA each year, and on how much one can deduct. Distributions from an IRA (whether Traditional or Simple), however, are indeed taxable.
How does an after tax IRA reduce your tax bill?
An after-tax IRA (a Roth IRA) will not reduce your taxes in the current year. You will not get any kind of deduction on your current taxes for contributions to a Roth IRA. However, when you retire the distributions from the Roth IRA will be tax free. A Traditional IRA will give you a deduction on your current year taxes, but the distributions will be taxed as income when you retire.
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Traditional Versus Roth IRA: Comparing the Differences?
An Individual Retirement Account, or IRA, can be a versatile addition to an investment portfolio. Choosing the best type of IRA requires a consideration of the differences between a traditional and a Roth account. For many investors, the choice comes down to deciding whether contributions to a retirement fund should be taxed now or later.Advantages of a Traditional IRAA traditional IRA allows the investor to make yearly contributions from pre-tax income to an account that is managed by a bank, brokerage or other institution. For investors who need a yearly tax break, a traditional IRA offers valuable savings. Over time, the funds in a traditional IRA will continue to grow, and the earnings on these assets will not be taxed until the funds are withdrawn.After reaching the age of 59 _, the account holder may take distributions from a traditional IRA without penalties. Traditional IRA distributions are subject to income tax. However, many retirees are in a lower income tax bracket after they stop working, which means that they may pay less tax on these assets than they would have paid when they were actively working.Benefits of a Roth IRAThe features of a Roth IRA make this an appealing option for investors who want to enjoy tax-free distributions from their retirement account. The assets contributed to a Roth IRA come from post-tax earnings, so these funds are not subject to tax when they are withdrawn. However, the earnings from Roth IRA contributions can be taxed if the assets are withdrawn before the account holder is 59 _ or before the account is five years old.A Roth IRA has no minimum distribution requirement, which means that investors may allow the funds to grow for as long as they choose. By comparison, the owner of a traditional IRA must begin collecting distributions by the age of 70 _. On the other hand, investors whose adjusted gross income exceeds the maximum limit established by the IRS may not qualify to contribute to a Roth IRA. Comparing the pros and cons of each type of IRA is an essential step in retirement planning.
How does the 5 year rule for qualified distributions apply can the original 68K be withdrawn without tax or penalty at any time after that as a nonqualified distribution or will a 10 percent penalty?
We will make a guess that this is a question about the qualified distributions and nonqualified distributions from a ROTH IRA account. Age 59 1/2 also will be a factor that will apply to the 10% early withdrawal penalty.The below information is available by going to the IRS gov website and using the search box for Publication 590 (2009), Individual Retirement Arrangements and go to chapter 2Are Distributions Taxable?You do not include in your gross income qualified distributions or distributions that are a return of your regular contributions from your Roth Ira's. You also do not include distributions from your Roth IRA that you roll over tax free into another Roth IRA. You may have to include part of other distributions in your income. See Ordering Rules for Distributions , later.Is Roth Distributions a Qualified Distribution?Additional Tax on Early DistributionsIf you receive a distribution that is not a qualified distribution, you may have to pay the 10% additional tax on early distributions as explained in the following paragraphs.Distributions of conversion and certain rollover contributions within 5-year period. If, within the 5-year period starting with the first day of your tax year in which you convert an amount from a traditional IRA or rollover an amount from a qualified retirement plan to a Roth IRA, you take a distribution from a Roth IRA, you may have to pay the 10% additional tax on early distributions. You generally must pay the 10% additional tax on any amount attributable to the part of the amount converted or rolled over (the conversion or rollover contribution) that you had to include in income. A separate 5-year period applies to each conversion and rollover. See Ordering Rules for Distributions , later, to determine the amount, if any, of the distribution that is attributable to the part of the conversion or rollover contribution that you had to include in income.Ordering Rules for DistributionsIf you receive a distribution from your Roth IRA that is not a qualified distribution, part of it may be taxable. There is a set order in which contributions (including conversion contributions and rollover contributions from qualified retirement plans) and earnings are considered to be distributed from your Roth IRA.
What benefit does a traditional IRA have over other IRA accounts?
The main advantage of a Traditional IRA, compared to a Roth IRA, is that contributions are often tax-deductible. For instance, if a taxpayer contributes $4,000 to a traditional IRA and is in the twenty-five percent marginal tax bracket, then a $1,000 benefit ($1,000 reduced tax liability) will be realized for the year. Because qualified distributions are taxed as ordinary income (the taxpayer's highest rate), the long-term benefits of the traditional IRA are only comparable to those of a Roth IRA (whose qualified distributions are tax free) if the current year tax benefit ($1,000 above) is reinvested, or if the pre-tax amount going into both is the same.
