Carl
Level 15

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Anthony, you must be confused with some other form. On the 1099-R boxes 12-17 are not in any way for the convenience of anyone. If state taxes were withheld, then data is required in boxes 12-14. If city taxes (or taxes for a locality below the state) were withheld, data in boxes 15-17 is required.