I rec'd a 1099R for 2018 showing gross distribution of 2300.00. How do I answer the question what were my contributions prior to 2018?

[DanaB · Accepted solution]

If you made contributions prior to 2018 then enter the sum of your contributions prior to 2018 from inception minus the amount of any distributions prior to 2018. The information would be in your IRA account statements and Forms 5498 that you have received over the years.