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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 5:42:56 AM

How does the 1099R affect your taxes? Do you get more back? If your gross amount is over 1000.00 and the taxable amount in 2a says 0.00.

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 5:42:58 AM

You do not get money back for a 1099-R.   If box 2a is zero you do not pay tax on it.


Enter a 1099-R here:

Federal Taxes,
Wages & Income
(I'll choose what I work on - if that screen comes up)
Retirement Plans & Social Security,
IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R).

OR  Use the "Tools" menu (if online version left side) and then "Search Topics" for "1099-R" which will take you to the same place.

Be sure to choose which spouse the 1099-R is for if this is a joint tax return.
Be sure to pick the correct 1099-R type: Standard 1099-R, CSA-1099-R, CSF-1099-R, RRB-1099-R.

[NOTE: When you get to the "Your 1099-R Entries" screen where you can add another 1099-R, use "continue" to keep going as there are additional interview questions after that screen in most cases. You can always return as shown above.]

New Member
Feb 1, 2020 5:38:20 PM

Do i pay taxes back on this? 

New Member
Feb 1, 2020 5:40:24 PM

If 2a is more than $2000.00?

Level 15
Feb 1, 2020 6:03:02 PM


@Sio1914 wrote:

If 2a is more than $2000.00?


You are posting to an old thread and have not provided any information other then box 2a.   The taxable amount is usually the amount in box 2a.

New Member
Feb 6, 2021 10:35:38 AM

if a person has only Railroad Retirement  do you get any refund on the taxes paid?

Level 9
Feb 8, 2021 9:42:06 AM

It depends.  Railroad benefits are generally not taxable but but the Tier 1 portion of your Railroad Retirement Annuity may be reduced by the amount of your Social Security benefit, so you may not receive more in total benefits.  This may affect your Federal tax refund.

 

For more information, visit

US Railroad Retirement Board

 

Level 1
Jan 16, 2023 2:08:49 PM

Does a 1099-R take money from my tax return if 2a under 1,000

Level 15
Jan 16, 2023 2:19:26 PM

@kingtreavo We cannot answer that.   You just have to enter the 1099R on your tax return and let the software do your calculations.  You get a 1099R for taking money from a retirement account or money from a pension, etc.    We do not know if you took it out before you were 59 1/2 and could incur an early withdrawal penalty or not.   Just enter the data as it appears on the 1099R.   Then look at your Form 1040----the amount that was taxable will be on line 4b or line 5b depending on whether it was from a pension or from an IRA etc.

 

 

To enter your retirement income, Go to  Federal> Wages and Income>Retirement Plans and Social Security>IRA  401 k) Pension Plan Withdrawals to enter your 1099R.

Level 15
Jan 16, 2023 2:20:13 PM

A 1099R is usually taxable  unless you rolled it into another IRA account within 60 days.  Did you have any withholding taken o out in box 4?   What is the code in box 7?  

Expert Alumni
Jan 16, 2023 2:31:45 PM

The information displayed on IRS Form 1099-R Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans is reported to the IRS.

 

The IRS is expecting you to report this information on your IRS Form 1040.

 

Generally, an amount in box 2a will increase your taxable income.

 

An amount in box 4, box 14 or box 17 will reduce the balance of Federal and state income taxes owed.

 

However, the variety of distribution codes that may be found in box 7 can affect your tax return in many ways.

 

@kingtreavo

Level 1
Jan 16, 2023 2:50:39 PM

I took it out before I turn 59

Level 1
Jan 16, 2023 2:52:08 PM

Yea I have withholding taken out the code is 1

Level 15
Jan 16, 2023 2:56:23 PM

Code 1 is for an early distribution under 59 1/2.  Yes it will be taxable but you had tax withholding taken  out so that helps.  You will get credit for the withholding like from your W2 paychecks.   

Level 1
Jan 16, 2023 2:58:50 PM

How much do you think I get the amount on 2a or code 4

Level 15
Jan 16, 2023 3:04:23 PM

Huh?  The 1099R will ADD to your other income and you will be taxed on your total income.  Then the withholding is subtracted.  So you may end up owing more tax due or you may get a refund.  Only way to find out is to fill out your tax return with all your W2 and 1099 income.    You don't get any of the 1099R amounts back.  

Level 1
Jan 16, 2023 3:53:39 PM

I may owe more tax than my refund I get two w2s so that can’t be possible 

Level 1
Jan 16, 2023 3:58:10 PM

Plus you said I will get credit for the withholding like from my W2 paychecks so what do you mean by that 

Level 15
Jan 17, 2023 8:18:54 AM

On the tax return all your income from all sources is reported ... the tax calculated ... and all your withholding from all sources is netted against the tax liability.  So if you did not have enough withheld you will owe more, if you had just enough you break even and if you had too much withheld you get a refund.  That is what a tax return is ... just one long math problem. 

Level 1
Jan 17, 2023 1:51:44 PM

The main question I have is will it take money from my tax refund 

Expert Alumni
Jan 20, 2023 7:53:55 AM

As Critter3 just told you.  You have to complete the return to get your answer.

 

Your tax refund is based on several things.

  1. Total Income
    1. You are taxed on total income, not on each individual income source.
    2. The combined income will be taxed higher than any individual source.
    3. Be sure to confirm that you have accounted for every income source.
  2. Withholdings
    1. Each income source may have their own withholding,
    2. If you didn’t tell your employer that you had other income, you may not have had sufficient withholdings.
    3. Be sure that all withholding amounts have been properly accounted for.
  3. Deductions
    1. Deductions represent the amount that can be subtracted from your income before the tax calculation is completed.
    2. There are two ways to get the deductions.
      1. The standard deduction for single filers is $12,950. 
      2. Itemized deductions are an accumulation of various authorized deductions.
      3. If you choose to post the Itemized deductions, TurboTax will determine the alternative that is to your best advantage.
  4. Credits 
    1. Credits represent an actual amount that reduces your Tax or increases your Refund.
    2. There are a variety of credits that will significantly impact your taxes.
    3. Tax laws change regularly, and the criteria for Credits can change drastically.
    4. If you received a credit in a previous year that you didn’t get in the current year, it will have a significant impact.

If you have your previous year's tax return you should compare it to the current tax return and evaluate any changes.

 

If you have the Desktop version of TurboTax, you can see your current tax return (1040) under the FORMS mode.

If you’re Online, you can see your 1040 by going to:

  1. Tax Tools (on the sidebar)
  2. Tools
  3. From the dropdown View Tax Summary

On the sidebar Preview my 1040

 

Returning Member
Feb 8, 2023 5:28:34 AM

I received 1099-R’s after I filed my taxes this year. I paid the taxes on all of them. I know I will need to amend my return when that opportunity becomes available. By me not filing my 1099 on my return, and being I paid the taxes on all them before hand, will my refund be affected due to me not filing the 1099’s on my original return?

Level 15
Feb 8, 2023 5:34:33 AM

@Lilnette1 

 

You did NOT pay the taxes on the distributions in advance ... you only had the anticipated taxes WITHHELD.  

 

When you get the original refund in hand you can and must amend the return to enter the distribution & the withholding on the 1099-R ... you may or may not owe more than anticipated or you may get a refund of any excess withholding.  

 

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it.  It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.  The IRS does not allow you to take it back.

 

If you left out a W-2, a 1099G, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is “pending.”  The changes will go nowhere.

 

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return.  If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return. 

 

 If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund.  THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and e-file or mail  it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally.  You will need to use a form called a 1040X.

 

  Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself.  Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

 

The Form 1040X you need will not be available until late February.

 

 

 

Returning Member
Feb 8, 2023 5:39:51 AM

Thank you so much for the feedback. I’m wrecking my brain trying to understand things. This is my first time having to deal with 1099-R so I’m processing as I go along. My taxes was accepted and it has a date saying when I should receive it. I’m just wondering due to me not filing the 1099 that I received after the fact of my refund will be on time or it could be late. 

Level 15
Feb 8, 2023 5:43:52 AM

Stop worrying ... you have 3 years to amend to correct the error and you can efile it until 10/15/23 so just be chill.