If my state does not allow taxes to be mailed in and only excepts e-file but I keep getting an error that is not a true error, what do I do to fix it?

cpossehl · ‎March 7, 2025

If box 14 on my 1099-R has $800 entered and box 16 has $0 entered, what can I do so that it can be e-filed?

AnnetteB6 · ‎March 7, 2025

Enter the amount reported in box 1 of your Form 1099-R for the state distribution amount box 16. This should clear the error condition without affecting your tax return.

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SteamTrain · ‎March 7, 2025

Probably for NY??? PLEASE always specify what sate you are talking about.

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Put the value of box 2a into box 16. You can't have $$ withheld if nothing was distributed.

IF box 2a is empty...or "Undetermined", and you did not have any after-tax contributions to that account, then you can put the value of box 1 in box 16 instead.

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If my state does not allow taxes to be mailed in and only excepts e-file but I keep getting an error that is not a true error, what do I do to fix it?