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2020 Form 8915-E election error

  • 1.  2020 Form 8915-E election error

    Posted 03-13-2022 08:26 PM
    Hi all,

    Friends in NC received a CP2501 Notice for tax year 2020. It appears that they took a $ 100,000 )IRA) Qualified 2020 disaster distribution on 12/31/20.
    The preparer reflected the $ 100,000  on Line 4a and reported $ 0 on Line 4b.
    Form 8915-E Part I line 2 reported $ 100,00 in 2 a & 2b and $ 100,000 at 4a, 4b, & 4c
    Form 8915-E Part III line 15, 16 reported $ 100,000.
    Line 17 elected to NOT spread the taxable amount over three years by placing an "X" in the box resulting in $ 100,000. Line 9 "check the box" was not checked.
    Line 18 reflects the full $ 100,000 as repaid before the filing of the return.
    Line 19 reflects $ 0 subject to tax. None was repaired prior to filing the return and none has been paid in 2021 nor 2022.

    My question is:
    Can they file an amended 2020 return, amend Form 8915-E "uncheck the box" report $ 33,333 as taxable in 2020 and pay it now and report $ 33,333 as taxable in 2021 and pay that with the filing of the 2021 return no later than October 15, 2022 if on extension and report $ 33,334 as taxable in 2022 and pay no later than October 15, 2023.

    I hope they can.  All comments appreciated and welcome.

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    Anthony Attina
    ANTHONY ATTINA CPA
    Youngsville NC
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