How do I proceed in turbo tax with a blank in box 16 of a 1099-R? It was verified with the bank that it should be blank, but turbotax is not allowing it.

[DoninGA]

If there are no state taxes withheld in box 14 of the Form 1099-R then leave boxes 14, 15 and 16 blank (empty)

If there is an amount in box 14 and box 15 has a state payer's ID entered, then use the amount in box 1 for the amount in box 16.

[LMM02]

Thank you.  State taxes were held out. The taxable amount (box 2a) is different from the gross distribution (box 1) Does that change anything?

[DoninGA]

No.  The box 2a is the taxable amount that is entered on your federal tax return and it flows to your state return.

The box 1 amount is the gross amount distributed and can be entered in box 16.

[LMM02]

Ok. Thank you.