Do we mark the IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box on the 1099R?

[gdepinet]

Are military pensions considered simplified employee pensions; do we mark the IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box on the 1099R?

[Rainman12 · Accepted solution]

No, military pensions are Not taxed like IRA/SEP/SIMPLE; do not mark box.

They are fully taxable to IRS, but some states have special rules.

[DawnC · Accepted solution]

No.  Military pensions are not IRA accounts.  Enter your 1099-R exactly how you see it; that box should not be marked.  

[gdepinet]

I appreciate the quick replies.  I have only been retired for a few years and have downloaded 1099Rs electronically.  Unfortunately the electronic 1099Rs from the military site I access does not have an IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box listed which caused confusion since Turbo Tax asks if the box is marked; in my case, no box was on the downloaded form.

[gdepinet]

I appreciate the quick replies.  I have only been retired for a few years and have downloaded 1099Rs electronically.  Unfortunately the electronic 1099Rs from the military site I access does not have an IRA/SEP/SIMPLE box listed which caused confusion since Turbo Tax asks if the box is marked; in my case, no box was on the downloaded form.

[VolvoGirl]

That's pretty simple.  If you don't have that box on your actual 1099R then obviously it is not checked.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099r_19.pdf