Retirement tax questions

It would appear that the 1099-R is not correct.   If box 2b (not determined) is checked then box 2a must be BLANK, not zero.    Check again - an empty box 2a is NOT the same as zero - it it the opposite in most cases and means the that box 1 is probably the taxable amount unless you had after-tax basis in the account.

 

Code 3 means disability and the taxable amount (probably box 1) should be included as wages if you are under retirement age or taxed as a pension of over retirement age.

 

It sounds like you either entered a zero for box 2a when it was blank or the 1099-R is incorrect.

 

You should check with the issuer of the 1099-R.

**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.**