How can I enter my H.E.L.P.S. deduction on Line 4B on my 1040 form?

[Cass0317]

Line 4 is for income from IRA distributions, pensions, or annuities. You will write the total income from these sources and then how much is actually taxable.

For more information please see the following IRS links:

• Instructions for Form 1040 - Internal Revenue Service
• Line by Line Instructions Free File Fillable Forms | Internal ...

[macuser_22]

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@Cass0317 wrote:

Line 4 is for income from IRA distributions, pensions, or annuities. You will write the total income from these sources and then how much is actually taxable.

For more information please see the following IRS links:

• Instructions for Form 1040 - Internal Revenue Service
• Line by Line Instructions Free File Fillable Forms | Internal ...

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The 1040 line 4a/4b is ONLY for IRA distributions.    Pensions and annuities go on line 5a/5b.

[macuser_22]

If you are asking about the up to $3,000 insurance deduction for PSO's ( public safety officer ) then  that question is in the 1099-R interview when the 1099-R is entered.