topic I have no box 16 on my 1099R but it keeps asking what is in box 16 What should I do? in Retirement tax questions

I have no box 16 on my 1099R but it keeps asking what is in box 16 What should I do?

lani_pedigo — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:28:48 GMT

Re: I have no box 16 on my 1099R but it keeps asking what is in box 16 What should I do?

BrittanyS — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:28:07 GMT

Box 16 on the 1099-R is for state distributions. Many states require box 16 to be completed. If box 16 is blank you will enter the amount from box 2a. Box 2a is the taxable amount of the gross distribution. If box 2a is blank, and you haven't made after-tax contributions to the account, you can use the amount in box 1.

Re: I have no box 16 on my 1099R but it keeps asking what is in box 16 What should I do?

dsomerville1961 — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:42:46 GMT

My 1099-R Military Retirement DOES NOT have a box 16 and never has. You answered the question based on there being a blank box 16. Why now is your software asking for this information and won't allow completion of filing? I have been filing through Turbo tax for 23 years without this problem. Frustrated...

Re: I have no box 16 on my 1099R but it keeps asking what is in box 16 What should I do?

JamesG1 — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:02:13 GMT

Enter the state distribution using the amount from box 2a.

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