Putting a Roth Conversion in Turbotax: A Step-by-Step Guide

by | May 31, 2023 | Backdoor Roth IRA | 9 comments

Putting a Roth Conversion in Turbotax: A Step-by-Step Guide




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A Roth Conversion can be a beneficial tax strategy for individuals who want to convert their traditional IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA. By doing so, individuals can potentially pay less in taxes over time and avoid required minimum distributions (RMDs) in retirement. If you are interested in doing a Roth Conversion, you may be wondering how to input it into Turbotax. In this article, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to put in a Roth Conversion into Turbotax.

Step 1: Gather the necessary information

Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary information for your Roth Conversion. This includes:

– The amount of the conversion
– The date of the conversion
– The type of retirement account you converted (traditional IRA, 401(k), etc.)
– Your adjusted gross income (AGI) for the year

Step 2: Open your Turbotax account

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If you haven’t already, log in to your Turbotax account and select the tax year you want to enter the Roth Conversion for.

Step 3: Navigate to the Income Tab

Once you have selected the correct tax year, click on the “Federal” tab located at the top of the page. From there, navigate to the “Income” section.

Step 4: Add a new form

In the “Income” section, select “Add a new Form.” Then, choose the form “Form 8606 – Nondeductible IRAs.” This form reports the amount of your Roth Conversion.

Step 5: Fill out the form

Now, you will need to fill out the Form 8606. Here’s how:

– Enter your name, social security number, and filing status.
– In Part I, indicate the amount of any nondeductible contributions you made to your traditional IRA in previous years.
– In Part II, enter the amount of your Roth Conversion. If you converted multiple accounts, you will need to enter each one separately.
– In Part III, calculate the taxable amount of your conversion. This will depend on whether you have previously made any nondeductible contributions to your traditional IRA.
– Once you have completed Form 8606, save the form and continue to the next step.

Step 6: Review your tax return

After you have completed Form 8606, Turbotax will automatically update your tax return. Review your return to ensure that all information is accurate and complete.

Step 7: File your tax return

Once you have reviewed your tax return, you can file it electronically using Turbotax.

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Conclusion

A Roth Conversion can be a smart tax strategy for individuals, but it’s essential to ensure that it is done correctly. By following these steps, you can easily input a Roth Conversion into Turbotax and ensure that your tax return is accurate and complete. Remember that if you have any questions or concerns about your Roth Conversion, it’s always best to consult with a tax professional.

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9 Comments

  1. SunnyDays

    Ah, next video clip appears on the 1040 and I can't see what your example says. 🙁

  2. Olivia's

    thank you so much, this helps so so much! Roth conversion filing is so confusing, which gave me so much stress today =((( i also screw up out of panic earlier. now i feel i am better track

  3. Mike K

    YES! FINALLY! Awesome!. Thank you! Note to husband and wife joint filers. ENTER THESE ONE AT A TIME. In other words, whoever is doing this for the two of you, enter it as if you alone are doing the ROTH conversion and your spouse is not. Then, go through the same process again for your spouse. GREAT VIDEO, JEROME! Succinct and directly to the point.

  4. Manoj Badam

    Thank you, very helpful

  5. Jitender Bhati

    very helpful video, thank you

  6. Bo Hu

    That’s very helpful! My situation is a late backdoor Roth conversion, I contributed my 2022 traditional IRA in 2023 April, and I want to convert it into my 2022 Roth IRA, any other steps I need to take?

  7. Jason M

    I rolled over some from 457plan to traditional IRA and then to Roth IRA. In this case, do I use the same method in doing traditional to Roth IRA conversion? I have to pay taxes in converting from traditional IRA to Roth IRA because the 457 plan money is before tax contribution. Thank you.

  8. AJ C

    Very helpful. What if you put 6k in as traditional, but by the time you converted it to roth it was $6002? Would you put in that the contribution to traditional was 6k even, but when converting it enter the $6002? Any help would be appreciated

  9. Exia Myers

    How you been my guy

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