Cannot correct zip code on1099-R. Keep saying it is not valid.

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I put in my the payer zip code and it keep saying: Form 1099-R: Payer's zip is invalid for Electronic Filing. You must enter a valid ZIP code for your state. Enter a correct ZIP code in this format 'nnnnn' or 'nnnnn-nnnn'.

I tried "50392-0001" and "50392" as zip code and it would still give me that error. It would come up during the smart check run and at the end where I tried to filed. I cannot submit electronic filing because of it. Using the mac version of TurboTax.

MelindaS1

Alumni - Intuit

My suggestion would be to try deleting this 1099-R entirely and re-entering or re-importing it, since that is a valid zip code. To delete a 1099-R using TurboTax Desktop, follow these navigating steps:

Go to Wages & income
Scroll to IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R)
Select [Add/Edit]
Identify the record you want to delete
Select the trash can on the right
Are you sure you want to delete this 1099-R? - Yes

Then follow the navigation steps to 3. to add it again, and see if the error is resolved.

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dmertz

Level 15

TurboTax flags an invalid zip code if the code does not match the state. 50392 is a zip code in or near Des Moines, Iowa (apparently entirely for Principal Financial Group). Make sure that you have entered the abbreviation for Iowa (IA) correctly.