I received a 1099-LTC form and was told to file a IRS Form 8853 with my tax return. I found no place to ask for a different tax form. Do I need to file this with my ret

[LindaA · Accepted solution]

When you enter your Form 1099-LTC, TurboTax will generate Form 8853, Archer MSAs and Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts, to include with your tax return. Form 8853 reports taxable payments from your LTC insurance contract.

To enter your 1099-LTC in TurboTax:

• Continue your return in TurboTax Online. (If your return isn't open, you'll need to sign in and click Take me to my return.)
• Click Tax Tools (lower left side of your screen).
• Select Tools.
• In the pop-up window, select Topic Search.
• In the I'm looking for: box, type ltc.
• In the results box, highlight ltc information, then click GO.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to complete this section. 

Note: If using the TurboTax CD/Download software, you'll use the Find function and the "Jump to" link (instead of "Tax Tools") to search for the topic.

Please see the FAQ below for more information. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301401

[Edited 03.31.2018 I 11:24AM PDT]

[wparty61]

How do I enter a 1099-LTC into my return?  The instructions found in the search bar don't work and the drop down menus described are not what I see in my 2020 Turbotax.

[PETER ZIELINSKI]

MY PROGRAM DOES NOT HAVE ANY  "TAX TOOLS"  SO I CAN ENTER MY 1099-LTC

[Irene2805]

You can enter your 1099-LTC as Miscellaneous Income, using these steps:

1. Click on Federal > Wages & Income   
2. Scroll to the Less Common Income section and click on the Start/Update box next to Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C. 
3. On the Let's Work on Any Miscellaneous Income screen, click the Start/Update box next to Long-term care account distributions (Form 1099-LTC).
4. On the screen, Any Long-Term Care Contracts? click the Yes radio button and click Continue. 
5. Continue through the interview, entering the requested information.

TurboTax will generate Form 8853 - Archer MSAs and Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts.

@PETER ZIELINSKI

@wparty61

[lmsattler]

H&B 2020 does not have a topic search.  Nor does it have jump to tools

[AmyC]

Please follow these steps:

1. Log into Turbo Tax.
2. Go to federal>income and expenses>less common income>show more.
3. Go to the bottom of that section and select Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C>start.
4. Select Long-term care account distributions (Form 1099-LTC)>start.

@lmsattler