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Question: What to do if you forget to take the minimum required distribution from an inherited IRA for 2009?

I heard that this was not required last year but others have said it is required for an inherited IRA. Should I do it now for 2010 and say it’s for 2009? Help!

Answer: RMDs were not required for tax year 2009 – Including Inherited IRAs – you’re o.k.

However note that in any calendar year an RMD may be required it must be distributed (withdrawn) in that calendar year.

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Question: How do you resolve a bank tax reporting error for a qualified distribution from a Roth IRA?

I took a qualified early Roth IRA distribution as a first time homebuyer in 2006. What happens if my bank incorrectly codes this transaction as non-qualified? Will the IRS understand what actually happened?

Answer: The bank will assume you made a distribution from your Roth IRA period. It is up to you to justify to the irs that it is not taxable. You do this by filing the proper forms with your tax return (attached to it)

5329 This tells the IRS that you are or are not subject to the 10% early withdrawal penalty because you are under 59 1/2 or why you are exempt if you are a first time home buyer taking out up to $10,000

8606 (page 2, part III lines 19-25) This tells the IRS how much of the distribution is basis reduction and how much is taxable income.

Do not forget on a roth, you get your basis back then you have taxable income, unless you contributed the funds in the last 5 years. First time home buys can take $10,000 off

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