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1099-R Box 7 Code D4

taxgal428 — Fri, 07 May 2021 18:42:37 GMT

Hello,

In 2020 I received an inheritance from my grandfather and received a 1099-R. Here is what is listed on my 1099-R

Box 1: $37,894.00 (gross amount)
Box 2a: $531.46 (taxable amount)

Box 2b: Taxable amount not determined: unchecked
Box 5: $37,362.55 (employee contribution/designated roth contributions or insurance premiums

Box 7: D4

Total Distribution box: checked

Now, I know I will pay tax on the $531.46 beacause its taxable income. The amount in box 5 that has $37,362.55 that portion of the distribution is not taxable income to me correct?

Re: 1099-R Box 7 Code D4

ColeenD3 — Sat, 08 May 2021 21:26:25 GMT

No, it is not. The amount in Box 2a is the overriding factor in the form. The Code 4D indicates "death" and "Annuity payments from nonqualified annuities and distributions from life insurance contracts that may be subject to tax under section 1411".

A non-qualified annuity is funded using after-tax dollars. (Box 5). The contributions made to a non-qualified annuity aren’t taxable, but any growth or earnings on your initial investment are tax deferred. In other words, you have to pay ordinary income tax on the earnings part of your distributions.

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