Understanding Form 5329
Form 5329 reports special taxes and penalties for improper use of retirement accounts.
Key Penalties Reported:
- 10% early withdrawal penalty (Section 72(t))
- 6% excess contributions penalty
- 50% required minimum distribution (RMD) penalty
- Health savings account (HSA) penalties
When You Need to File
Common Scenarios:
- Took IRA/401(k) withdrawals before age 59½
- Contributed more than annual limits
- Missed required minimum distributions
- Used HSA funds for non-qualified expenses
Key Exceptions:
- First-time home purchase ($10,000 limit)
- Higher education expenses
- Medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of AGI
- Disability or death
Required Documentation
- Form 1099-R showing distributions
- Records of contributions (Form 5498)
- Proof of qualifying exceptions
- Calculation of excess contributions
Penalty Calculations
- Early distributions: 10% of taxable amount
- Excess contributions: 6% per year until corrected
- Missed RMDs: 50% of shortfall
- HSA misuse: 20% of non-qualified distributions
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