In the U.S. progressive tax system, adding $1,809 in earnings usually results in a tax exactly of 24% of that amount. However, if TurboTax is showing that you owe a higher amount, it may be due to a ...
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In the U.S. progressive tax system, adding $1,809 in earnings usually results in a tax exactly of 24% of that amount. However, if TurboTax is showing that you owe a higher amount, it may be due to a small portion of that income pushing into the 32% tax bracket, or it slightly reduced a tax credit you were receiving.
You had questions about how to report the earnings. Since you will not receive your official Form 1099-R until 2027, follow these steps to enter the substitute 1099-R:
Go to Income on the left panel within your TurboTax account
Click on the +Add more income box
Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security and click the down arrow to expand
Click Start to the right of IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R)
Click on +Add a 1099-R, select the Enter a different way box, then Type it in myself
On the next screen, you can select Type it in myself, or other options, then Continue
Select the box on the top left for Financial institution or other provider (1099-R), then Continue
Enter the provider's information, then Continue
Enter the details from your Form 1099-R, enter total distribution in Box 1 and only the earnings in Box 2a
Ensure the IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box is unchecked
Use Distribution Code J & P in Box 7, then Continue
Choose Year 2026 as the year on your Form 1099-R
Continue until, "Tell us which person may have qualified for a penalty exception" and select the pencil symbol
Next, on the, "These situations may lower your tax bill" screen, enter the amount of earnings under, "Corrective distributions made before the due date..."