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Level 2
June 6, 2019
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I have entered a 1099R form but am finding the federal tax due is the wrong %

  • June 6, 2019
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The Gross Distribution was $6634 and Fed withheld was $1327. Once I enter the 1099R in Turbo Tax, I owe a further $2115 in Federal Tax. This makes my tax paid on this amount above 50%
Best answer by Texas Roger

When you enter the 1099-R including the amount of tax withheld, you get credit for that tax on your tax return. The amount of tax you must actually pay on the distribution may be more or less than the amount withheld but the actual change is only the difference between what was withheld and what the tax is after entering the distribution.

Think of it the same as you think of withholding on your W-2.

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Level 15
June 6, 2019

When you enter the 1099-R including the amount of tax withheld, you get credit for that tax on your tax return. The amount of tax you must actually pay on the distribution may be more or less than the amount withheld but the actual change is only the difference between what was withheld and what the tax is after entering the distribution.

Think of it the same as you think of withholding on your W-2.

jkr1129Author
Level 2
June 6, 2019
Thank you. But is there a reason why the amount of tax I had to pay on this 1099R has jumped to over 50%?