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Instructions for IRS Form 8915A Qualified 2016 Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8915A , Qualified 2016 Disaster Retirement Plan Distributions and Repayments - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 8915A is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8915A?
A: IRS Form 8915A is a form used to report qualified disaster retirement plan distributions and repayments in the year 2016.
Q: Who should use IRS Form 8915A?
A: Individuals who received qualified disaster retirement plan distributions in 2016 and wish to repay them within the specified time frame should use IRS Form 8915A.
Q: What are qualified disaster retirement plan distributions?
A: Qualified disaster retirement plan distributions are distributions received from a retirement plan that were directly related to a qualified disaster in 2016.
Q: What is the purpose of IRS Form 8915A?
A: The purpose of IRS Form 8915A is to report qualified disaster retirement plan distributions and repayments.
Q: What information is required on IRS Form 8915A?
A: IRS Form 8915A requires information such as the taxpayer's name, address, Social Security number, details of the qualified disaster, and the amount of distributions and repayments.
Q: When is the deadline to submit IRS Form 8915A?
A: The deadline to submit IRS Form 8915A is usually the same as the annual tax filing deadline, which is April 15th.
Q: Can IRS Form 8915A be filed electronically?
A: Yes, IRS Form 8915A can be filed electronically if the taxpayer is using tax software that supports this form.
Q: Is there a penalty for not filing IRS Form 8915A?
A: Yes, there may be a penalty for not filing IRS Form 8915A or for filing it late, depending on the circumstances.
Q: Is professional assistance required to complete IRS Form 8915A?
A: While professional assistance is not required, it may be beneficial for individuals who are unsure about how to properly complete IRS Form 8915A.
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