The 10% penalty would apply if the distribution was early, meaning it was before normal retirement age of 59 1/2. The instructions you mention may not mention the code 1 as a distribution may not be early, in which cases the penalty would not apply. If the distribution is early in your case, you should use the code "1". @JY1040
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