For the Missouri public pension exclusion, which include Public Teacher's Retirement, you
will answer questions in the Federal portion of your return which will carry
over to the MO state return.
Please follow these
steps:
- Once in your return, click on Federal Taxes tab
and choose Wages & Incomes
- Click on Edit next to IRA,
401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R)
- Click Edit next to your pension
-
Continue through to Where Is This Distribution
From? screen, choose Public
Pension, and make sure amount in
Missouri Distribution amount matches the taxable amount of your pension (1099-R box 2a).
(see screen shot)
Note: Make certain to work through all
the screens after the 1099-R entry screen.
