My wife received a 1099R, in box # 2A it is zero. This came from an Annuity that was not taxable. Trying to complete this return it keeps coming back wanting me to enter an amount from 2A which is zer

[macuser_22]

What code is in box 7?
Is box 2b taxable amount not determined checked?

[jdmorris49]

7 D

[macuser_22]

The interview should display the box 2a amount as zero and just ask you confirm  that it is correct. It should just ask that once.

Try deleting the 1099-R and re-enter.

[Critter · Accepted solution]

Do not enter a zero as that is not a valid amount for that box ... instead leave the box blank and put a check mark in box 2B.   Then complete the all the following screens in that section so the program can compute the taxable portion. 

[macuser_22]

Zero in box 2a can be valid amount if there is a zero on the 1099-R.