Box 16

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April 10, 2020
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TurboTax wants a number from Box 16 on W-2 form. I didn't get a W-2, but a 1099-R instead, and Box 16 is empty, so what do I do?

Not A Product Question

sylvestagAuthor

Level 2

I know it isn't a product question, but it is a form question, so please answer it.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

Do not try to enter a 1099R in the area for W-2's.

To enter your retirement income, Go to Federal> Wages and Income>Retirement Plans and Social Security>IRA 401 k) Pension Plan Withdrawals to enter your 1099R.

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VolvoGirl

Level 15

Let's start all over again.

I am retired. I did NOT get a W-2 from the university - I got a 1099-R.

I make my way through TurboTax almost to the end to a point where it wants me to enter something from Box 16. My 1099-R has nothing in boxes 15 16, 17.

So Since I cannot put anything into that TurboTax query, TurboTax won't let me e-file my federal return, it says send it by mail, and thus TurboTax won't take me to completion.

It must think you entered something in 15-17, even just a space. Delete the 1099R and renter it. That may clear it out.