I have filed the 1099-R in the past however this is the first time I need to enter a value in the state tax-exempt pension but I don't know where it is located. Would I have to file my state tax my mail vs. efile
First, what state?
Second, why is the pension exempt in your state?
Third, it often happens that in the screens after you enter the 1099-R data, that there are one or more screens that asked what the source of the pension is. For most states, this is how TurboTax knows that the pension is not taxable.
That is, it's not in the state interview but in the federal interview where you enter this state-specific stuff...go back and check the 1099-R interview.
If that doesn't cover your question, come back and tell us.
To get the State pension deduction, you will first have to enter the necessary information in your Federal Income tax return and then in the State income tax return.
Here are the steps to enter your exempt State employee pension:
On the Federal Income Tax portion:
On the State return portion:
Here is a TurboTax article about retirement.