Do you need to file form 1040 ES if paying online?

[stahleyp]

Hey guys,

 

So I'm looking to do a possible roth conversion. I understand that if I pay 110% of 2018 taxes I should be good or 90% of this years estimated. Is that right?

 

Also, if I pay this online, do I need to file Form 1040 ES? Thanks!

[mjm]

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[LC]

Hey guys,

 

So I'm looking to do a possible roth conversion. I understand that if I pay 110% of 2018 taxes I should be good or 90% of this years estimated. Is that right?

 

Also, if I pay this online, do I need to file Form 1040 ES? Thanks!

Not sure about the 1040ES but where are you getting the +/- 10% from?

 

My understanding is that all non-taxed cash from the traditional IRA (i.e. pre-tax contributions you made, and any gains within the traditional roth) are then identified as taxable income in the year you perform the conversion.

 

Let's say in 2019 you earned $100 but contributed $5 pre-tax to your traditional IRA. So in 2019 your taxable income is $95.

 

And let's say that $5 grew to $6 within the traditional IRA.

 

In 2020, you convert to a roth IRA, and again make $100. Your 2020 taxable income will be $106, and you pay taxes normally on that income amount.

 

Note: In this example, you would pay an additional 10% on the $6 if you do not make the conversion within 60 days of closing the traditional IRA.

 

Another aside: I often do this when moving homes - If I need up-front cash as a down payment, I can withdraw it from my Roth IRA for the down-payment on the new purchase. Then when the old house sells, I take the exact same amount and deposit it back into the Roth IRA (within 60 days, and you can only do this once per 12 months!).

[stahleyp]

mjm,

 

I'm aware of that card but thanks. That was actually my plan which is why I was looking at paying online. haha

 

lc,

 

I don't think I was clear in my intentions (sorry!). I'm trying to avoid the underpayment penalty. I have money in a 401k that I'm looking to convert into Roth money. Since it'll be a decent amount (for my middling wealth anyway), I'm trying to make sure I don't get hit with the penalty.

[mjs111]

I’ve paid quarterly estimated taxes for roughly the last 8 years, both federal and California state. I’ve never filed a separate 1040 ES (or 540 ES for California). As I I understand it the online payment is the digital form of the 1040 ES.

 

Mike

[fareastwarriors]

I only use 1040 ES when I'm mailing a check, never for online.

[stahleyp]

That's what I needed. Thanks guys! :)