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1099 form I don't understand what I am supposed to do.
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rjs
Level 15
Level 15

I do not understand the 1099 form.

What kind of 1099 do you have? There are 21 different kinds. There is no plain Form 1099. All 1099 forms have one or more letters after the 1099. The most common are 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, 1099-NEC, 1099-R, and 1099-G.


If you have a 1099-G or 1099-MISC, which box is the income in?


If you have a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC, is it from an employer who also gave you a W-2?

JoannaB2
Expert Alumni

I do not understand the 1099 form.

Yes, The form 1099-R is used to report distributions from retirement, profit-sharing, pension, annuities, IRA'S's, and other qualified retirement account.. The form 1099R is entered under Income and Expenses.  To enter the form 1099-R:

  • Click Tax Tools, Tools, and type in the search bar 1099-R.
  • Click Add another 1099R, click continue.
  • Click "Change how i enter my form" then continue
  • In "How do you want to add your 1099-R?", click type it in myself.
  • Answer the interviews, then click continue.
  • Enter the 1099-R provider's info, then continue.

 The distribution can be taxable or non-taxable depending on the code one line 7 of the form. The most common code used are 7 for normal distribution and code 1 for early distribution subject to 10% penalty.  Under the CARES ACT Plan of 2021, the IRS waived  the 10% additional tax to any coronavirus-related distribution. A coronavirus-related distribution is a distribution that is made from an eligible retirement plan to a qualified individual from January 1, 2020, to December 30, 2020, up to an aggregate limit of $100,000 from all plans and IRAs. 

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