Why can I subtract 101,108 in income from our New York State tax return

[33222]

I should have to pay some N.Y. State tax. Why is it zero?

[ChenC]

What kind of income for New York? Is it from state and local governments?

[33222]

Income is from Soc. Sec. Pension. IRA & annuities.  No Govt. income

[BillM223]

After you enter each 1099-R, there is a screen that asks what the source of the 1099-R distribution is, like the following screen that appears in the Online product for retirement distributions:

Retirement distributions from:

• US Government (including military)
• New York State and City Education
• Certain public authorities
• NYC Variable Supplemental Funds (VSF)
• Certain annuity funds
• Other Pensions of New York State and Local Governments

Retirement distributions from:

• New York State and City Education (optional retirement program)
• IRA rolled over from a former government pension

What did you check off for each of your distributions?