You are correct that you should not have to do this every year. However, TurboTax can't add an image of your 1099-R form to your return when you e-file.
There are very strict guidelines about what is contained in an e-file and an image of the 1099-R is not something that can be added to your e-file.
Before when you had a W-2 form, we didn't submit an image of your W2 form, just the information that was entered or imported into the program.
If the IRS continues to do this every year, you may want to contact the Taxpayer Advocate to see if they can find out why this is happening to you.
Click here for information about the Taxpayer Advocate.
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