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March 4, 2025
Question

At review, I"m receiving an error message that I need to put an amount in box16. Ohio Box 16 on retirement 1099R is blank. Why is this occurring this year?

  • March 4, 2025
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    KrisD15
    March 4, 2025

    To clarify, is there anything reported in Box 14 or Box 15? 

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    biggtno1Author
    March 4, 2025

    Yes. there are amounts in blocks 14 and15.

    March 4, 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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