Is a "2017 Required Minimum Distribution Statement" the same as a 1099-R?

[terjoycady]

I received a "2017 Required Minimum Distribution Statement.  Is it the same as a 1099-R?

[VolvoGirl]

Here's a blank 1099R from the IRS <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099r.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099r.pdf</a>
Does your statement have these box #s on it even if it's not laid out the same way?

[KittyM · Accepted solution]

Not necessarily. This is usually a mailing from your custodian telling you that you need to make a Required Minimum Distribution.

If you thereafter took a Required Minimum Distribution from your account, then you should have received a 1099-R.