Guidelines

Is 1099-R Code P taxable?

Is 1099-R Code P taxable?

(Code 8 indicates that the amount is taxable in the tax return you are currently working on, and Code P indicates the amount is taxable in the prior tax year.)

Is distribution code taxable?

This code indicates the monies are taxable in a prior tax year (as opposed to Code 8 with the distribution taxable the year of the 1099-R form). Code U: Dividends distributed from an ESOP under section 404(k). Continue to report those dividends on Form 1099-DIV.

What are the tax codes for 1099-R distributions?

1 8 (Excess Contributions, Excess Deferrals, and Excess Aggregate Contributions taxable in year of distribution) 2 B (Designated Roth) 3 P (Taxable in prior year of the 1099-R year – the year the refunded contribution was made)

Where does the P go on a 1099-R?

The code P should have ONLY the excess in box 1 and box 2a and goes on your 2018 tax return. A separate code 8 1099-R should have only the earnings in box 1 and 2a and goes on yiur 2019 tax return. You should refer the 401 (k) trustee to the IRS publications for a corrected 1099-R code P and a 2019 code 8 1099-R.

What do you put in box 1 on 1099-R?

If a regular contribution is made to a traditional or Roth IRA that later is revoked or closed, and a distribution is made to the taxpayer, enter the gross distribution in box 1. If no earnings are distributed, enter 0 (zero) in box 2a and Code 8 in box 7 for a traditional IRA and Code J for a Roth IRA.

How are excess contributions reported on a 1099-R?

The 1099-R reporting instructions provide two codes (i.e., 8 and P) for reporting the removal of an IRA excess contribution when completed before an IRA owner’s tax-filing due date. The appropriate distribution reporting code is determined by considering when the distribution takes place compared to when the contribution was made.