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June 5, 2019
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I receive $2000 per year This year I made a $400 contribution in error. My RMD is $963.93. Why do I have a 6% penalty on $400 if I am taking $1036.07 more than required?

  • June 5, 2019
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Best answer by dmertz

From an excess contribution to be resolved before the due date of your tax return to avoid an excess-contribution penalty, you must obtain a "return of excess contribution,"  not a regular distribution.  Contact the account custodian about obtaining the return of the $400 excess contribution. 

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June 5, 2019

From an excess contribution to be resolved before the due date of your tax return to avoid an excess-contribution penalty, you must obtain a "return of excess contribution,"  not a regular distribution.  Contact the account custodian about obtaining the return of the $400 excess contribution.