Typically, the distribution will be reported on a form 1099-R and box 2 will often show the taxable amount. In that case the difference between box 1 and box 2 is the untaxed amount. Also, often the codes in box 7 will indicate the taxability of the distribution, as mentioned by @dmertz .
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