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How can I prevent the program from switching between spouses when entering data for one 1099-R?

  • June 4, 2019
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    Best answer by macuser_22

    On a joint return you choose the spouse.

    16 replies

    MichaelL1
    Level 15
    June 4, 2019
    When you start entering the 1099R is will ask was this yours, or spouse's.
    MichaelL1
    Level 15
    June 4, 2019
    Tell me are you filing a Joint return, or Married Filing Separate.
    MichaelL1
    Level 15
    June 4, 2019
    Tell me also what program you are using--online or CD/download.  
    Level 2
    June 4, 2019
    Joint return using online download
    MichaelL1
    Level 15
    June 4, 2019
    Thank you, make sure you go completely through the 1099R and finish it with the questions that follow and then do spouses as the person assigned to, should not be changing.

    MichaelL1
    Level 15
    June 4, 2019
    Can you tell me which on-line version so I can test it myself.  Deluxe, Premier etc?
    Level 2
    June 4, 2019
    I think its Deluxe
    Level 2
    June 4, 2019
    Just checked - its Deluxe
    macuser_22
    Alumni - Champ
    Alumni - Champ
    June 4, 2019
    Do you not see the screen I posted (or a similar screen)?      The selection only applies to the current 1099-R and must be selected for each 1099-R entered.  It will always revert to the default (the first taxpayer on the tax return) between 1099-R's.  You can edit the 1099-R to verify which spouse that it was assigned to.
    **Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
    Level 2
    June 4, 2019
    I understand that it reverts to the default after each 1099, but it reverted before I finished the first 1099.