Retirement tax questions

Income from a tax deferred retirement account or from a pension is entered on your tax return as ordinary income and taxed at your current tax rate.  Any taxes withheld are entered on your tax return as a tax payment (just like from a W-2)

To enter a form 1099-R -

  • Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
  • Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
  • Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
  • Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
  • On IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R), click the start or update button

Or enter 1099 r in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen.  Click on Jump to 1099 r