AmyC
Employee Tax Expert

Retirement tax questions

Follow these steps:

  1. Take a look at your 1099-R box 5. This would show the total premiums paid in. If your premiums equal or exceed the distribution, it is tax free.
  2. After you enter the 1099-R, you will select non-qualified plan.
  3. Look at your Form 1040, box 5a shows the total received, box 5b shows the taxable amount.
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