How is a contribution designated as nondeductible?
An IRA contributions is designated as a nondeductible contribution for a tax year by filing Form 8606 (Nondeductible IRAs) with your Federal income tax return for the tax year. Nondeductible IRA contributions may be made up to the due date for filing your federal income tax return for the tax year, not including extensions. If you file an amended return, you may change your designation of your deductible IRA contribution to nondeductible or vice versa (although such a change may result in a different tax liability).
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