JohnB5677
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Retirement tax questions

First, try to get the 1099-R.  Often they can be found online, or contact the administrator to get a copy.  

Once you confirm that you can't get the form.  You can prepare a substitute 1099-R.  Enter the information for a 1099-R as best you can.

  1. Wages & Income

  2. IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R)

  3. Did you get a 1099-R in 2021? Yes

  4. Get ready to be impressed - Continue

  5. Select Change how I enter my form

  6. Type it Myself

  7. Continue the interview from here.

  8. In most cases, Box 7 is code 7

  9. There will be a question  Do any of these situations apply to you?

  10. Select I need to file a substitute 1099-R

  11. Continue through the interview

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