Recharacterization #1 - Traditional IRA Contribution Recharacterized to Roth IRA Contribution
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If you have a situation where you made a contribution to a traditional IRA and later recharacterized part or all of it to a Roth IRA, review the IRS Instructions for Form 8606.
NOTE: A conversion of a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, and a rollover from any other eligible retirement plan to a Roth IRA, made in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, cannot be recharacterized as having been made to a traditional IRA.

To enter or review your IRA contribution entries in the TaxAct program, follow these steps. 
Online
Dashboard
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Resources.
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
  2. Under My Return, click Federal Search
  3. Click the IRA Contributions drop-down, then click the appropriate IRA contribution type.
  4. Complete the rest of the interview process. 
Classic
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal. 
    • On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your screen, then make your selection.
  2. Click the IRA Contributions drop-down, then click the appropriate IRA contribution type.
  3. Complete the rest of the interview process. 
Desktop
  1. From within your TaxAct return, click Federal. 
  2. Click the IRA Contributions drop-down, then click the appropriate IRA contribution type.
  3. Complete the rest of the interview process. 
 
To enter or review Form 1099-R, Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc. in the TaxAct program, go to our Form 1099-R - Entering Distributions from Retirement Plans FAQ.
Because of the recharacterization situation, you need to include a statement with your return. For help including a statement, go to our IRA - Distribution Explanation Attach Statement FAQ.