On my teacher retirement form 1099-R,on number 3 it show capital gain included in box 2 a

[JulieS]

Yes, sometimes you will have a figure in box 3 of Form 1099-R. Just enter it that way in the program.

This happens when your retirement plan has capital gains as part of the benefits you were paid. The plan doesn't pay any tax when they sell assets in the fund, but the amounts are reported when they are paid out.