u/MomentEfficient9463

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Rolled over to a Roth IRA by mistake.

I made a mistake. I entered the wrong account numbers while taking a rollover distribution and deposited $95,000 meant for a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA and $2,000 meant for the Roth into the traditional IRA. This occurred May 2026.

I turned 73 this year. I had one outstanding RMD ($8k) left after the mistake. As soon as I discovered I needed to take it I took it (a month later).

I understand that I am liable for excess contributions to the Roth because I didn't take that RMD earlier and I need to make a withdrawal of those. Does that mean withdraw the ($8k) and any earnings on it from the Roth?

I understand that a waiver of the penalty can be requested with form 5329. I also understand that I will have to file form 8606. Any others?

Do I need to have form 5498 corrected as the sending institution doesn't know I mixed up the account numbers?

How do I avoid getting a Medicare surtax? My normal income is $50,000

I did pay estimated taxes for this quarter.

I have not had success finding a tax professional.

Thank you for your help.

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u/MomentEfficient9463 — 13 days ago

Rolled over to Roth by mistake

I made a mistake. I entered the wrong account numbers while taking a rollover distribution and deposited $95,000 meant for a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA and $2,000 meant for the Roth into the traditional IRA.

​

I turned 73 this year. I had one outstanding RMD ($8k) left after the mistake. As soon as I discovered it I needed to take it I took it (a month later).

​

I understand that I am liable for excess contributions to the Roth because I didn't take that RMD earlier and I need to make a withdrawal of those. Does that mean withdraw the ($8k) and any earnings on it from the Roth?

​

I understand that a waiver of the penalty can be requested with form 5329. I also understand that I will have to file form 8606. Any others?

​

Do I need to have form 5498 corrected as the sending institution doesn't know I mixed up the account numbers?

​

How do I avoid getting a Medicare surtax? My normal income is $50,000

​

I did pay estimated taxes for this quarter.

​

I have not had success finding a tax professional.

​

Thank you for your help.

​

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u/MomentEfficient9463 — 14 days ago