Trying to amend return, but system says Box 16 on 1099-R can't be less than the state tax withheld, but box 16 is blank. Why can't I resolve by "Continue Without Fixing"?

[markpsavage]

I can't finish this amended return unless I enter something greater than the state tax withheld but Box 16 on the 1099-R is blank so I don't have a value to enter. Is there a way to fix this so that I can complete this amended return and get it filed? It won't let me advance by clicking on "Continue Without Fixing" either.

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

Enter the amount from box 1 of the Form 1099-R into box 16, state distribution.  This will let you complete the  1099-R.  The amount from the state distribution does NOT flow to the state tax return.

[VolvoGirl]

Are you amending to add a 1099R?    If you have withholding in box 14 then enter the same amount from box 2a into box 16. If box 2a is blank use the amount from box 1.

Was your original return filed and accepted?  You shouldn't amend until the first return was filed and you got the original refund or paid the tax due.

[markpsavage]

Thank you!

[markpsavage]

Thanks!