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posted Jun 4, 2019 2:04:05 PM

Why can't I leave From 1099-R Box 12a blank?

It keeps saying I have an error on my 1099-R box. But the box is blank and should be. I gone back to the Federal Taxes Tab to fix a number of times and get the same message. Help!

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 2:04:06 PM

If box 12 State taxes withheld is blank, then make boxes 13 even the 2 digit state ID blank along with box 14 all blank.  

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 2:04:06 PM

If box 12 State taxes withheld is blank, then make boxes 13 even the 2 digit state ID blank along with box 14 all blank.  

Level 1
Jul 10, 2020 11:46:24 AM

MichaelL,

Thank you!! I saw many 'solutions' to the Box 12A problem on the 1099-R.   But you offered the tip I needed: "make boxes 13 even the 2 digit state ID blank".  I must have added "NY" to the form. Who knew a mistake that small will hold up all tax filings!