If a Traditional IRA distribution, the 1099-R box 1 and 2a should be the same.
If it was all taxable then the IRS instructions say to put the box 1 amount on 4b and nothing on 4a.
For partially taxable distributions, the taxable part is on 4b and the box 1 amount on 4a.
Since the IRS is putting all 1099-R distributions on line 4 this year, it can lead to those results of 4b being much more than 4a.
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
