MargaretL
Expert Alumni

Retirement tax questions

Yes, OPM is considered a Qualified Plan.

Note: Please be sure to enter OPM 1099-R as CSF1099-R or CSA1099-R- and not as a regular 1099-R. The program will guide you through questions on OPM taxability.

1. Federal Taxes

2. Wages & Income

3. Scroll down and select IRA, 401(k), Pension Plans. On the screen Tell Us Which 1099-R you Have please be sure to select  CSF-1099-R Civil Service survivor annuity or CSA- 1099-R Civil Service annuity.  Select Continue and you will see automatically filled in information on OPM. Select Continue again and you will see Enter Annuity Information screen. You will be prompted to data entry and additional questions about your annuity. Please be sure to enter all information – including your contributions- exactly as it appears on the form. This will ensure proper calculation of the taxable amount.