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1099 R

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
February 7, 2022
1 reply
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I received a 1099 R that showed Code 1 for the distribution in Box 7. This was for a settlement from a pension fund. I am over 59 1/2 so didn't think I should be charged the early withdrawal penalty. How do I do this?

Level 15

Yes, the code in Box 7 should not be Code 1 if you are over age 59 1/2. You should contact the issuer of the form and request a corrected version. You can't change the code yourself. You must enter the form exactly as it appears.

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If the issuer will not correct the code on the Form 1099-R, you can claim an Other reason exception to the early-distribution penalty (the "other reason" being that you were over age 59½ at the time of the distribution, one of the reasons listed in the instructions for using code 12 on line 2 of Form 5329).