Taxes on CARES Act IRA Withdrawals – Form 8915-E

by | Mar 6, 2023 | Qualified Retirement Plan | 18 comments




If you took a CARES Act IRA withdrawal in 2020, but still need help in filing your taxes, in this video, I look at the mechanics of Form 8915-E and how it fits into your return so that you can spread your taxes out over 3 years!

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The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) passed in March 2020 aimed to provide financial assistance to Americans struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the provisions of the CARES Act is related to IRA withdrawals for those impacted by the pandemic. However, as with any tax-related matters, there are some critical considerations to keep in mind.

Under the CARES Act, individuals affected by the pandemic can take up to $100,000 in retirement account distributions without the usual 10% penalty applied to those under age 59 1/2. This includes not only individual retirement accounts (IRAs) but also 401(k)s and other qualified retirement plans.

These distributions may be taken in 2020 alone, and the income taxes due can be spread out over three years: the current year of distribution plus the next two. Additionally, an individual may repay any portion or all of the distribution to a plan or IRA within three years of the distribution.

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However, individuals must be mindful that even if they qualify for penalty-free withdrawals, the income tax still applies. They will be taxed based on their regular income tax rate, and given the potential for the distribution amount to boost their taxable income, individuals should prepare to plan for the added tax liability.

Tax forms are important to track these withdrawals efficiently, and Form 8915-E (Qualified Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments) is what impacts a taxpayer’s federal income tax return for the year in which the distribution was taken. 

Form 8915-E can be employed by eligible occupants of disaster affected regions who wish to minimize their tax liability after requesting a COVID-19 IRA withdrawal, who have already taken one, or who plan to repay funds to their account to minimize their tax liability after the initial distribution. Form 8915-E has several instructions and revisions over its five page structure, which could prove demanding for those unfamiliar with tax forms.

Ultimately, the CARES Act can provide much-needed relief for those affected by the pandemic, but individuals must understand the tax implications of withdrawing from retirement accounts. Keeping track of this with Form 8915-E can be vital in minimizing the tax burden.

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18 Comments

  1. Earl Crews

    I need help with mines can you inbox me or how can I get in touch with you

  2. Jewelle Pulanco Segarra

    how to fill up for 401 K covid form 8915-E? my tax preparer unable to include this so IRS wanted us to pay $$$

  3. Eno mora

    Thank you !!

  4. Charisma Holmes

    Is there away you can do part 2 also

  5. Gus Salazar

    My taxes are spreadout but how come I'm being tax for what I took out, event though I selected for them to withhold what I took out.

  6. India Todd

    Can I count money I paid I. To my 401k during the year

  7. Muhammad Khan

    I forget to file this form in 2020 ;can I file this form in 2021

  8. Melinda A

    Thank you so much! This really helped me!

  9. Amy Estrada

    You showed where to document IRA info on 1040 form but I don't see a line for 401k?

  10. Matthew Leeder

    You made a couple mistakes though. You should not have completed column (c) because the instructions say: Column (c). Complete column (c) only if the total on line 4, column (b), is more than $100,000. Also, in line 4, you're supposed total them.

  11. Joe Thomas

    What if you paid the 10% penalty? Where would that go?

  12. Kristy Gower

    Thank you. This was so helpful! Greatly appreciated.

  13. Stephen Dove

    I did a 100 K withdrawal, paid back $33,333 by May 17, and it had zero impact on my return, still got my standard refund. Have to repeat two more times.

  14. Richiec77

    Perfect! Thank you for the advice

  15. Jami Ominde

    This is far the most informative video on 8915-E

  16. chs53021

    Excellent Video!

  17. Josh W.

    Thank you!

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