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dwonder76
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Apr 14, 2026 10:39 PM UTC
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Why does my 1099-R form not have a box 16a?

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SharonD007
SharonD007
Alumni - Intuit
Apr 14, 2026 10:49 PM UTC

Box 16 on the 1099-R is for state distributions. If you have no state withholding in box 14, you can leave boxes 14-19 blank. 

 

Refer to IRS Instructions for Form 1099-R  for more information. Boxes 14-19 don’t need to be completed for the IRS.  

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VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
Level 15
Apr 14, 2026 10:51 PM UTC

Box 16a is  just the first row for box 16 incase there are 2 states listed.  

On your 1099R, anything in box 14? If not then leave boxes 14, 15 & 16 all blank, no spaces.

 

If you have withholding in box 14 then enter the amount from box 1 into box 16 for the state distribution. 

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