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posted Jan 30, 2026 10:16:25 AM

1099-R Distribution Codes

Hi. I had an early distribution (withdrawal for hardship medical) and when I enter the information for my 1099-R the distribution code is 1B. Turbo Tax doesn't have follow-up questions to avoid the duplicate 10% penalty tax. Am I doing something wrong? 

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Employee Tax Expert
Jan 30, 2026 11:51:06 AM

The code 1 indicates penalty and the issuer had no knowledge of an exception. You need Form 5329 to get the hardship. Once you finish the 1099-R entry, search for 5329 and select medical.

 

Warning- only medical bills over 7.5% of your AGI will go against the penalty. If your medical bills do not exceed 7.5% of your income, then you will have a penalty.

 

For the medical expenses, claim every bandage, COVID test, trip to doctors, pick up prescriptions, even condoms count. Go through Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses finding things to claim.

 

I am sorry you had such a rough year and hope things are better now.

Level 15
Jan 30, 2026 2:24:36 PM

There is no duplicate penalty.  Whatever amount was withheld from the distribution for federal taxes and shown in box 4 of your Form 1099-R is credited on line 25b of Form 1040.