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Level 2
February 19, 2021
Question

IRS still working on 1099-R Pensions distributions?

  • February 19, 2021
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I cannot enter the 1099-R information, I get a message that the IRS is still working on the distributions from pensions. Is this true? I have updated TurboTax

several times.

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    Level 9
    February 23, 2021

    This error message is related to the form 8915-E that is schedule to roll out 2/25.  The 8915-E will be used for penalty relief from early retirement plan distributions and include the option to spread the distribution income over 3 years.  This may be a good option if the distribution is pushing you into a higher marginal tax bracket.  You may end up paying less tax if you spread the distribution over the 3 years.  I work in the home and business desktop version of TurboTax and I can input the 1099R.  It might be related to the product type you are using and the availability of the 8915-E in that product type.

    Level 2
    March 5, 2021

    I am still getting this message on March 5th.  Anyone have any newer information.  Also receive this message for Schedule D.

    Level 2
    March 6, 2021

    I found it helpful to turn off my antivirus program and reinstall the program.  Once I did that Turbo Tax worked just fine and I was able to get taxes done without a hitch.