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January 30, 2026
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  • January 30, 2026
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when entering my 1099 R in state taxes, with money received from PBGC, how do I calculate the cost basis?

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    AmyC
    Level 15
    January 30, 2026

    Your 1099-R will have your cost basis for this year's distribution in box 5. The box 5 amount is your tax free portion for TY25. You may see your total contributions in box 9b. Some states will pull in from the federal amount.

    Your box 1 minus box 5 = box 2 taxable portion.

     

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