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Manage your retirement plan payouts after a qualified disaster
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What is Form 8915-F?

Form 8915-F is a tax form designed to help individuals report distributions and repayments linked to retirement plans impacted by qualified disasters occurring in 2020 or later. If you experienced a disaster, this form allows you to report any distributions made due to the event, repayments of those distributions, and income generated from them. It also covers qualified distributions for home purchases in disaster-affected areas. Using this form ensures that you accurately inform the IRS about these financial events, aiding in your tax management after a disaster.

What is Form 8915-F used for?

Form 8915-F is important for those affected by disasters. Here’s what it’s used for:

  • Reporting Qualified Disaster Distributions: To report retirement plan distributions due to disasters.
  • Repayment of Distributions: To document repayments of those distributions.
  • Spreading Taxable Amounts: To spread taxable amounts over three years.
  • Waiving Early Withdrawal Penalty: To waive penalties for early withdrawals in disaster years.
  • Providing Relief: To report distributions aimed at helping disaster-affected individuals.

How to fill out Form 8915-F?

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  1. 1

    Review guidelines for qualified disaster distributions.

  2. 2

    Gather necessary documentation for retirement plan distributions.

  3. 3

    Fill out the required fields on the form.

  4. 4

    Double-check all entries for accuracy and completeness.

  5. 5

    Download the completed form for submission as instructed by the IRS.

Who is required to fill out Form 8915-F?

Individuals who have received distributions from their retirement plans due to qualified disasters, like hurricanes or floods, are responsible for completing Form 8915-F.

Those who have experienced economic losses from such disasters use Form 8915-F to report these distributions and seek potential tax relief.

When is Form 8915-F not required?

Form 8915-F is not required if you did not receive distributions from qualified retirement plans due to a qualified disaster. You also don’t need it if you did not include these distributions in your income or are not repaying them. Lastly, if your distributions are unrelated to a qualified disaster declared by the President, you can skip this form.

When is Form 8915-F due?

The deadline for Form 8915-F is when you file your tax return for the year listed in item A at the top of the form. For instance, if you are reporting 2023 disasters, you will submit it with your 2024 tax return. If there are any changes to distributions or repayments, you may need to file an amended return.

How to get a blank Form 8915-F?

To access a blank Form 8915-F, Qualified Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments, visit our website. The IRS issues this form, and we have it ready for you to fill out. Remember, our platform helps you fill and download forms, but it does not support filing.

Do you need to sign Form 8915-F?

No, you do not need to sign Form 8915-F. Instead, simply complete the form by filling in your name and social security number at the top. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's always a good idea to check the latest updates. Once you're done, you can use PDF Guru to fill out the form and download it for your records. However, remember that PDF Guru does not support submission.

Where to file Form 8915-F?

To submit Form 8915-F, you must file it by mail. Make sure to send your completed form to P.O. Box 802503, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2503.

Remember, this form cannot be submitted online through the IRS website. Double-check your mailing address and ensure the form is signed before sending it.

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Frequently asked questions

  • When will the IRS finalize Form 8915-F?

    The IRS finalized Form 8915-F in December 2024.

  • Which of the following taxpayers needs to file Form 8915-F?

    Taxpayers who were adversely impacted by the coronavirus or affected by a qualified 2020 or later disaster need to file Form 8915-F.

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