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Returning Member
posted Apr 10, 2020 11:01:44 AM

401k Rollover-Percentage of Total Distribution

Completely emptied my 401k to rollover to an IRA.  My Form 1099-R states my percentage of total distribution is 0.0%; however, TurboTax will not accept 0.0% and requires me to enter and amount between .01% - 100%.   Can someone please explain what should be entered?   Many thanks!

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Expert Alumni
Apr 10, 2020 11:25:19 AM

Let's get the big picture straight. If you can you answer yes to these questions:

Box 1 and box 2, matching numbers since full amount rolled over?

Box 7 has a code G or H or other tax exempt code for the rollover?

 

then don't bother with the box and percentage on the 1099R. 

 

If you answered no, what do you have?

Returning Member
Apr 10, 2020 1:03:13 PM

Box 1 shows the gross distribution.  Box 2a shows $0.00 as the Taxable Amount.  Box 2b has an "X" in the box for Total Distribution.  Box 7 does show code G.  Box 9a shows 0% for Your Percentage of Total Distribution.

Level 15
Apr 10, 2020 1:15:51 PM

Leave box 9a blank.  The percentage entry is only used when a distribution is made to multiple beneficiaries.