Why is there no amount on 1040-SR, line 4a "IRA Distributions", even though I laboriously entered amounts in Turbo Tax from 1099-R?

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

Is the right taxable amount on line 4b?  If the same amount is on 4a and 4b it doesn't print the 4a amount.  The IRS doesn't want it filled out.

[scott_rafferty1]

Volvo girl,

Thank you very much.  I never even noticed the 4b line, but yes, the proper total amount is listed there.  You gave a perfectly clear answer.  Much appreciated!

[VolvoGirl]

Found the new link......

See IRS Pub 590b page 22
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p590b.pdf

Reporting taxable distributions on your return. Report fully taxable distributions, including early distributions, on Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR, line 4b (no entry is required on line 4a). If only part of the distribution is taxable, enter the total amount on Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR, line 4a, and enter the taxable part on Form 1040, 1040-SR, or 1040-NR, line 4b.