Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
Returning Member
posted May 31, 2019 11:03:52 PM

Simplified Method - CSA 1099-R under "Entered Ages" they ask: "I am under retirement age for this plan." Does this mean that I was eligible for retirement?

Under "Entered Ages" they ask: "I am under retirement age for this plan."  Does this mean that a person meets retirement age or does not meet the retirement age?

0 2 1414
2 Replies
New Member
May 31, 2019 11:03:53 PM

If you are "under the retirement age for this plan", it means you are receiving plan benefits even though you do not meet the minimum age at which you could normally  retire under this plan.

This occurs when you are unable to work to normal retirement age (disability), but otherwise qualify to receive a retirement benefit. Until you reach the minimum age at which you could retire under your plan, your payments will be reported as "Wages" on your tax return.

New Member
May 31, 2019 11:03:54 PM

So, 'yes' is to agree that I'm receiving benefits prior to reaching minimum age, thus, in my case, since I have survivor's benefits, 'no' means that I am over that minimum age, even though my beneficiary might not be?