Exceptions for Early Distributions from a Qualified Retirement Plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b) plan. See Pub 575 page 36 Additional Exceptions
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p575.pdf
..Distributions upon the death or disability of the plan participant.
..You were age 55 or over in the year you retired or left your job. (50 for qualified public safety employees)
..You received the distribution as part of "substantially equal payments" over your lifetime.
..You paid for medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.
..The distributions were required by a divorce decree or separation agreement ("qualified domestic relations court order"),
The questions about exceptions to the penalty do not come after entering the 1099-R. Rather, you will see that area after you have finished all the Deductions and Credits section.
