You can enter either one first, it does not matter since they are entered in different sections of Retirement Plans and Social Security -
To enter, edit or delete a form 1099-R -
Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
On IRA, 401(k), Pension Plan Withdrawals (1099-R), click the start or update button
Online editions -
On the screen Did you get a 1099-R in 2025? Click on Yes
On the screen Let's import your tax info Click on Change how I enter my form
On the screen How would you like to upload your 1099-R? Click on Type it in myself
On the screen Who gave you a 1099-R? select the type of 1099-R you received and Continue
To enter Social Security benefits reported on form SSA-1099
Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
On Social Security (SSA-1099, RRB-1099), click the start or update button
