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March 1, 2021
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  • March 1, 2021
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Can the federal tax withheld from the 1099-R's for Covid-related withdrawals also be stretched out to the 3 years allowable for the distributions?

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10 replies

March 1, 2021
No.
Level 2
March 2, 2021

Thanks!

qbteachmt
Level 15
March 1, 2021

Tax amounts paid in by withholding are the same as estimates and the same as any other withholding process. They all are part of the tax year paid in.

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TAXOH
Level 10
March 1, 2021

If there is a refund you could apply part of the refund to 2021.

IRonMaN
Level 15
March 1, 2021

Why would you want the government holding on to your client's cash for that long?  Tell your client to go down to the bank and open up a savings account to deposit the refund into so they have the money ready for the next two years.  They could even score bigger if they could find a bank that still gives away free toasters for opening up a new account.

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TAXOH
Level 10
March 1, 2021

I know some people that if it's in their hands they have to spend it. 

IRonMaN
Level 15
March 1, 2021

I know some of those same people 😁

Slava Ukraini!