Received distribution from traditional IRA. The 1099-R received reports the amount in box 1 and box 2a. Box 2b is checked. How do I get the non-tax amt. into Turbo Tax?

[8104tuitthedll]

I now what is taxable and what is non-taxable but Turbo Tax does not give me the opportunity to input the non-taxable amount.  The amounts in box 1 and 2a are the same amount.

[AnnetteB]

The non-taxable amount is entered by reporting your non-deductible contributions to the IRA.

When your Traditional IRA contains both deductible and non-deductible contributions, every distribution from the account will include a combination of both types of funds. 

You will not be able to specifically enter the non-taxable portion into TurboTax.  Instead, to be sure that you are only paying tax on the deductible (pre-tax) portion of your distribution, you will need to know and enter the amount of non-deductible contributions that were made to the account.  This is considered the account basis. 

In TurboTax, after you enter the Form 1099-R that is reporting your distribution, there will be a series of follow-up questions that you will answer.  One of those questions will pertain to the basis.  It asks something like “did you make non-deductible contributions to the IRA”.  When you enter the basis, the taxable amount will be calculated and reported on your Form 1040. 

[dmertz]

Be sure to click the Continue button on the Your 1099-R Entries page to reach the necessary questions asking for your basis and for your total year-end balance in traditional IRAs.  Also make sure that you have entered under Deductions & Credits any traditional IRA contribution that you might have made for 2017.