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June 3, 2019
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I received money from a friend who passed. The gross amount $13,008.73 but had taxes taken out, fed $1,951.31 & state $650.44, I enter in return an takes $ away from both

  • June 3, 2019
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Why is it taking more $ off? Since the taxes were already taken out, why would I see less money coming to me. Please help & thank you!
    Best answer by Celery63
    The amount withheld from your distribution was only an estimate, just like withholding from your paycheck. The exact amount of tax is not known until you prepare your tax return, because it depends on how much other income you have. The distribution is added to your other income  and taxed at whatever your marginal rate is, and the early withdrawal penalty is added, if appropriate. The total amount of added tax may be more or less than what was withheld. You get full credit for the tax that was withheld at the time of withdrawal. You aren't being taxed again, just once accurately.

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    Celery63Answer
    June 3, 2019
    The amount withheld from your distribution was only an estimate, just like withholding from your paycheck. The exact amount of tax is not known until you prepare your tax return, because it depends on how much other income you have. The distribution is added to your other income  and taxed at whatever your marginal rate is, and the early withdrawal penalty is added, if appropriate. The total amount of added tax may be more or less than what was withheld. You get full credit for the tax that was withheld at the time of withdrawal. You aren't being taxed again, just once accurately.
    June 3, 2019
    Thank you!