If Box 7 is blank and has no distribution code but will not let me move on to next page.

[nrshields320]

If Box 7 is blank , no distribution code how do you override select to be able to move on to next page.

[MaxA1 · Accepted solution]

A 1099-R form should always have a distribution code in Box 7 to identify the tax treatment of the distribution. If Box 7 is empty, the form is likely incomplete, and you should contact the financial institution for a corrected form to avoid potential IRS issues. Steps to Take if Box 7 is Blank:

• Check Again: Ensure you aren't confusing the code "7" (representing a normal distribution) with the box number "7" itself.
• Contact Issuer: Reach out to the bank, brokerage, or retirement plan administrator to request a corrected Form 1099-R with the code filled in.
• Review Prior Years: If you had a similar distribution in a prior year, you might find the appropriate code from the prior year's form, but a corrected form is still the best solution.

Without a code, you can't properly report the income, which may result in tax return rejection, errors or delays.