8606 for 2011?

[Possi]

My client just realized that she made a non-deductible contribution to a traditional IRA in 2011, and has now made one for 2012. The 2012 has not been filed yet, so there is time to include the 8606. My question is, am I able to just enter the $5000 from last year on line 2 and file it? Or must I file a stand-alone 8606 for 2011 as well?

[Traveling EA]

2011 8606

My client just realized that she made a non-deductible contribution to a traditional IRA in 2011, and has now made one for 2012. The 2012 has not been filed yet, so there is time to include the 8606. My question is, am I able to just enter the $5000 from last year on line 2 and file it? Or must I file a stand-alone 8606 for 2011 as well?

I would enter the 5000 on 2012 AND file a stand alone 8606. I am not too sure how close the IRS tracks these things, but it should doesn't hurt to CYA for a 2 page form.

[Possi]

Agreed

Thanks for the reassurance. I had already printed it.