1099-R wants me to enter box 16, state distribution. The amount is zero on my 1099-R. How can I get passed this to file electronically?

[ncremeans]

My 1099R has a State Tax withheld but zero State distribution. How can I get passed this ?

[DoninGA]

Enter the amount from box1 on the Form 1099-R into box 16 for state distribution.  The state distribution amount will not flow to the state tax return.  This allows you to e-file the 2025 return.

[LindaS5247]

To get past TurboTax asking you to enter an amount in Box 16 when your Form 1099-R shows a zero in that box, you can enter the Gross Distribution amount from Box 1 of your Form 1099-R into the State Distribution field, Box 16. This will satisfy TurboTax's validation check, and allow for e-filing of your tax return. Your state withholding will be correctly reported.

Click here for When to Use Tax Form 1099-R: Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement, etc.

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