My 1099r has no code in box 7. it is his regular retirement tax. what should go there?

[dmertz]

It's likely that there actually is a code 7 in box 7.  It's not uncommon for people to mistakenly think there is no code present when it's the same as the box number.

[MarilynG]

Thank you!

[MarilynG]

For a regular retirement distribution, his 1099-R would have a number 7 in Box 7.  If there is no code or number there, you should contact the Payor to get a corrected 1099-R. 

Here's some info about the codes in Box 7:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4194736