What is payers state number on 1099-r

[AndreaC5]

Every payer of the retirement distribution does not obtain payer numbers for every state. If your payer has one for your state and they have withheld any state income tax, it would be listed in box 13 on the 1099-R. If there is nothing listed in the State Payer number box (box 13), you can input NA (not available) in that box in the TurboTax software.

If you have state income taxes withheld by your employer and there is an amount in box 12 on the 1099-R, contact the issuer and have them to send you a corrected 1099-R with the state payer’s number included.

For instructions on the 1099-R, please visit this link http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099r.pdf

[Snowyfog]

Why is it called a payer no.?  Why not payee no.?  It is very confusing.

[VolvoGirl]

@Snowyfog   What are you asking about?  If you got a 1099R you are the payee.  The company that paid you is the payer, even through it is from your account.