topic 1099-R box 16 is not on my 1099-R and Turbo tax is asking for the state distribution what do I do? in Retirement tax questions

1099-R box 16 is not on my 1099-R and Turbo tax is asking for the state distribution what do I do?

timteyner — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:10:56 GMT

I have a pension that gave me a 1099-R and turbo Tax ask me in the state info for box 16 input and there is no box 16 on my 1099-R from this payer.

Re: 1099-R box 16 is not on my 1099-R and Turbo tax is asking for the state distribution what do ...

BillM223 — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:15:14 GMT

If you lived in and are filing just one state return, then the odds are high that had a box 16 value been printed on your 1099-R, that the value would have been the same as what was in box 1. So use that.

If you have a more complicated situation, give us a shout back...

Re: 1099-R box 16 is not on my 1099-R and Turbo tax is asking for the state distribution what do ...

AJ291 — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 05:23:34 GMT

My 1099-R forms do not have a box 16 or they are blank. TurboTax insists on box 16 info and does not allow me to e-file without that info. Apparently TurboTax is stupid and insists on the taxpayer manufacturing information that is not provided by the issuer of the 1099-R forms.

Re: 1099-R box 16 is not on my 1099-R and Turbo tax is asking for the state distribution what do ...

AnnetteB6 — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:42:09 GMT

It is more likely that TurboTax is trying to prevent certain state returns from being rejected because the state requires an entry in box 16 when there is a number present in box 14. If you want to electronically file your return enter the box 1 amount in box 16.

@AJ291