topic How do I compute a number for box 2a , my tax goes from negative to positive number if it stays blank. can you send me the steps for Simplified method or other in Retirement tax questions https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/how-do-i-compute-a-number-for-box-2a-my-tax-goes-from-negative-to-positive-number-if-it-stays-blank/01/256149#M21776 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:09:41 GMT erfmfmw55f 2019-06-01T21:09:41Z How do I compute a number for box 2a , my tax goes from negative to positive number if it stays blank. can you send me the steps for Simplified method or other https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/how-do-i-compute-a-number-for-box-2a-my-tax-goes-from-negative-to-positive-number-if-it-stays-blank/01/256149#M21776 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:09:41 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/how-do-i-compute-a-number-for-box-2a-my-tax-goes-from-negative-to-positive-number-if-it-stays-blank/01/256149#M21776 erfmfmw55f 2019-06-01T21:09:41Z You do not need to compute the number for box 2a.  If it... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/you-do-not-need-to-compute-the-number-for-box-2a-if-it/01/256150#M21777 <P>You do not need to compute the number for box 2a.&nbsp; If it was left blank on your Form 1099-R, then that is the way you need to enter the 1099-R.</P><P>There will be follow-up questions after you enter the 1099-R that will ask you all the questions needed so that TurboTax can calculate the taxable portion.<BR /></P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:09:42 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/retirement/discussion/you-do-not-need-to-compute-the-number-for-box-2a-if-it/01/256150#M21777 AnnetteB 2019-06-01T21:09:42Z