In March 2005, a non-spouse beneficiary requested to have a rollover distribution into his IRA. No one caught it so the rollover went through.
I was informed of it now since 1099-Rs are being prepared.
I'm not sure how to correct this. I know I should inform the participant that the distribution was not eligible to be rolled over; it should be withdrawn from the IRA, and it should be taxable income in 2005.
Should we prepare a 1099-R for 2005 disclosing it as a cash distribution? Or, have it withdrawn and let the IRA issue a 1099-R for 2006 disclosing it as a cash distribution? But then, how would it be reported for 2005?