IreneS
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Retirement tax questions

You should receive a 1099-R from the NY State Teacher Retirement System. 

To enter it in TurboTax, please follow these steps:

  1. Click on Federal > Wages & Income.
  2. Scroll down to the Retirement Plans and Social Security section and click on the Start/Revisit box next to IRA, 4701(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R).  [See Screenshot #1, below.]
  3. If you've already entered one (or more) 1099-Rs, you will see a screen Your1099-R Entries.  Click on the link Add Another 1099-R[Screenshot #2]
  4. If you haven't already entered a 1099-R, you will see the screen, Your1099-R. Click Yes and then Continue.
  5. You can either import your 1099-R or click on the I'll type it in myself box[Screenshot #3]
  6. If you select to enter the information yourself, continue through the screens, answering the interview questions.
  7. After entering the 1099R, you will come to a screen, Where Is This Distribution From? mark the radio button next to New York State and City Education and click Continue[Screenshot #4]  This will ensure that the distribution is treated properly on the NY return.





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