topic Re: W2 questions in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

W2 questions

2ndof9 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:36:36 GMT

The numbers on my W2 statement do not match the boxes you are describing in the Turbo Tax guide.

Example: my box 5 states I have paid $350.52 to "Employee contributions/Designated Roth contributions or insurance Premiums" What is that? Where does it go on the Turbo Tax lines?

Re: W2 questions

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:32:15 GMT

You have something else---what you are describing is not a W-2.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-forms/what-is-a-w-2-form/L6VJbqWl5

What kind of document do you have and who issued it to you?

Re: W2 questions

VolvoGirl — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:34:32 GMT

Sounds like you got a 1099R.

Enter a 1099R under

Federal Taxes Tab or Personal (Home & Business)

Wages & Income at the top

Then scroll way down to Retirement Plans and Social Security,

Then IRA, 401(k), Pension Plans (1099R) - click Start or Revisit

There are 4 boxes. Be sure to pick the right box for the kind of 1099R you got.

If you are filing a Joint return be sure to pick which person it is for.

Don't enter the bank or broker name and don't try to import it. It is just as fast and easy to manually enter it. At the bottom pick - Change How I enter my Form

Then on the next screen pick I'll Type it in Myself

Re: W2 questions

ColeenD3 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:38:03 GMT

Your W-2 is actually a 1099-R. How to read your 1099-R.

Here's how to enter your 1099-R:

Open (continue) your return, if you don't already have it open
Locate the Search bar by the magnifying glass icon. Search for 1099-R and select the Jump to link in the search results
Answer Yes on the Did you get a 1099-R? screen
- If you land on the Review your 1099-R info screen instead, select Add Another 1099-R
Answer any questions until you get to the screen Let's import your tax info. Here you can choose how you want to enter your 1099-R:
- If your financial institution is a TurboTax 1099 partner, you can import your form. Select your institution from the list and enter your sign-in credentials, then select Get my form to start the import process
- If you prefer to upload your 1099-R or type in the info yourself, select Change how I enter my form. On the next screen, select your preferred entry method