Retirement tax questions

Yes.  You will need to use the Deluxe online edition if you had an early withdrawal from a 401(k) account.  The 10% early withdrawal penalty can only be assessed on a Form 1040, which is not supported by the Free online edition.

The penalty will be entered on Form 1040 Line 59 as a tax liability.

To enter a form 1099-R -

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
  • Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
  • Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
  • On IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R), click the start or update button

Or enter 1099-r in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen.  Click on Jump to 1099-R

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