@richkay What do you mean you cannot make an entry on 5a or 5b. You do not have direct access to the form. You enter your information by using the interview screens. Then the information ends up on 5a and 5b.
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.
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