Does Roth 401k rollover to Roth IRA impact the total basis in traditional IRAs (Line 2 of Form 8606)?

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March 30, 2025
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The entire amount I rolled over from my Roth 401K to Roth IRA is being counted against the Traditional IRA total basis. Why?

DanaB27

No, it doesn't impact your Form 8606 line 2 entry. The amount rolled over will affect your Roth basis on line 22: "Increase the amount on line 22 by any amount rolled in from a designated Roth, Roth SEP, or Roth SIMPLE account that is treated as investment in the contract."

What is the code in box 7 on your Form 1099-R reporting the rollover?

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alexandrebfcAuthor

Thanks! So I still need to find out why the amount I rolled over from my Roth 401K into Roth IRA is being counted on Line 2 of Form 8606.

On my 1099-R, the distribution code is "H" -> Direct rollover of a designated Roth account distribution to

a Roth IRA.

I deleted and re-inserted this 1099-R but the amount still goes to Line 2 of Form 8606. Any idea how I can fix this?

Thanks!

DanaB27

It would be helpful to have a TurboTax ".tax2024" file that is experiencing this issue. You can send us a “diagnostic” file that has your “numbers” but not your personal information. If you would like to do this, here are the instructions for TurboTax Online:

From the left menu select Tax Tools.
Then select Tools below Tax Tools.
A window will pop up which says Tools Center.
On this screen, select Share my file with Agent.
You will see a message explaining what the diagnostic copy is. Click okay through this screen and then you will get a Token number.
Reply to this thread with your Token number and add @DanaB27 . This will allow us to open a copy of your return without seeing any personal information.

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We will then be able to see exactly what you are seeing and we can determine what exactly is going on in your return and provide you with a resolution.

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