dmertz
Level 15

Deductions & credits

If some portion of the distribution went to state tax withholding, this portion can be included on line 5a of Schedule A.  TurboTax will do this automatically upon entering the Form 1099-R if your itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction.  Federal tax withholding is not deductible on your federal tax return, but might be deductible on some state tax returns (Alabama, Missouri and Oregon).