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January 6, 2020
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IRA RMD adjustment for a basis

  • January 6, 2020
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I took my first traditional IRA RMD in 2019.  When I get the tax form it will likely show that the entire distribution is taxable.  However, I have a small basis in the IRA (about 1% of the total value) due to non deductible contributions made over several years, all of which were properly reported at the time.  How do I ensure that I am not taxed on the non deductible portion of the distribution and then adjust the basis for next year?

Best answer by dmertz

After enter the Form 1099-R reporting this distribution, click the Continue button on the Your 1099-R Entries page.  Answer Yes when TurboTax asks if you made nondeductible contributions to your traditional IRA, then enter or confirm your basis from (generally) line 14 of your most recent previously filed Form 8606.  Also, enter your 2019 year-end balance in traditional IRAs.  TurboTax will use this information to prepare Form 8606 Part I to calculate the nontaxable and taxable amounts of the distribution and will show the remaining basis on line 14 of your 2019 Form 8606.

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January 6, 2020

After enter the Form 1099-R reporting this distribution, click the Continue button on the Your 1099-R Entries page.  Answer Yes when TurboTax asks if you made nondeductible contributions to your traditional IRA, then enter or confirm your basis from (generally) line 14 of your most recent previously filed Form 8606.  Also, enter your 2019 year-end balance in traditional IRAs.  TurboTax will use this information to prepare Form 8606 Part I to calculate the nontaxable and taxable amounts of the distribution and will show the remaining basis on line 14 of your 2019 Form 8606.

January 9, 2020

Thank you for clarifying this.  Sounds like it will be very simple.