Box 4a includes all 1099-R form distributions from IRAs, regardless of exceptions, whether they are taxable, whether they are converted or rolled over, or any other conceivable situation.
This helps the IRS match the 1099-R they receive to your tax return. If you somehow altered your return to not include your IRA distribution in box 4a, you would get an IRS letter asking why you didn't include it on your tax return.
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