topic line 14a on 1099R can't be greater than or equal to the gross distribution. It's not. in Retirement tax questions

line 14a on 1099R can't be greater than or equal to the gross distribution. It's not.

TCTomwhy — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:15:04 GMT

The software is caught in a loop. It's taken me back to this question 5 times- and my form is not wrong.

Re: line 14a on 1099R can't be greater than or equal to the gross distribution. It's not.

DoninGA — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:20:18 GMT

If your state distribution in box 16 is 0 or blank, copy the amount from box 1 to box 16. This will solve the problem.

The state distribution is not entered anywhere on your state tax return.

Re: line 14a on 1099R can't be greater than or equal to the gross distribution. It's not.

TCTomwhy — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:07:32 GMT

That worked- adding the box 1 amount to 16. Thanks so much!

But Intuit- why doesn't the software tell me that? It's frustrating to have to hunt for an answer in the midst of doing your taxes. There really isn't as many easily found answers and help in the 2025 version.