I have a 1099-R filled out correctly, but it says I need to put something in box 12 (state tax withheld) when it is left blank. anyone know what this means?

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It's ok if no amount appears in box 12 on your Form 1099-R.

When box 12 is empty then no income was withheld from your retirement income.

All states do not tax retirement income.  If Form 1099-R, box 12 is empty then leave it blank.

Two additional states that only tax dividends and interest:

New Hampshire and Tennessee
Seven states that do not tax retirement (and other individual income) are:

Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.

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TurboTax Tax Support Agent

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