Yes, you can easily fix this error and e-file you return. The message is referring to box 16 state gross distribution, which is often left blank on Form 1099-R.
To correct it, enter the same amount in box 16 as the amount in box 1. Here's how to correct that in TurboTax Online:
- Sign in to your TurboTax account.
- Select Wages & Income.
- Scroll down to IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R), select Revisit to the right.
- On the screen, Here's your 1099-R info, select Edit to the right of the 1099-R that is giving you the error.
- Continue until you get to Enter your 1099-R details from (name).
- At the bottom of the screen enter the same amount in box 16 as the amount in box 1, select Continue.
- Select Review from the left-side menu, then continue with your tax return.
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