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June 3, 2019
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Should I enter a Canadian NR4 with income code 39 as 1099-R or SSA-1099.

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The current recommendation is to enter my NR4 (income code 39) as SSA-1099 but 10 years ago Turbo Tax Pro advised to use 1099-R. Can you confirm which should be used since I don't think that the tax treatment has changed. 

Current recommendation https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3756968

Best answer by CapB

Yes, enter Canadian Form NR4, code 39 as 1099-R pension benefits.

 The IRS publication 597 you referenced on page 3, column 1, that: "Pensions do not include social security benefits." 

To add Canadian Form NR4, code 39 as if it were Form 1099R (retirement income):

1. Sign In to TurboTax Online.

2. Select "Take me to my return"

3. Select the "Search" or "Help" icon.

4. Type "1099-R" and select "Jump to 1099-R" 

5. Select "Add a 1099-R" and continue through the interview questions.


To add the foreign taxes paid :

  1.  Click “Federal Taxes” tab 
  2.  Select "Deductions and Credits" 
  3. Scroll down to "Estimates and Other Taxes Paid" 
  4. Press "Start" or "Revisit" next to "Foreign Taxes" to begin the interview.
  1.  enter the foreign taxes paid to Canada on your NR4.

Remember to convert the Canadian funds to US $ before entering into TurboTax.

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CapBAnswer
Employee
June 3, 2019

Yes, enter Canadian Form NR4, code 39 as 1099-R pension benefits.

 The IRS publication 597 you referenced on page 3, column 1, that: "Pensions do not include social security benefits." 

To add Canadian Form NR4, code 39 as if it were Form 1099R (retirement income):

1. Sign In to TurboTax Online.

2. Select "Take me to my return"

3. Select the "Search" or "Help" icon.

4. Type "1099-R" and select "Jump to 1099-R" 

5. Select "Add a 1099-R" and continue through the interview questions.


To add the foreign taxes paid :

  1.  Click “Federal Taxes” tab 
  2.  Select "Deductions and Credits" 
  3. Scroll down to "Estimates and Other Taxes Paid" 
  4. Press "Start" or "Revisit" next to "Foreign Taxes" to begin the interview.
  1.  enter the foreign taxes paid to Canada on your NR4.

Remember to convert the Canadian funds to US $ before entering into TurboTax.

bkeating1Author
June 3, 2019
Thank you. I have been entering it as a 1099-R for many years with a Canadian company ID number but this year the system will not let me file. It keeps giving me an error and will not allow me to over ride it. Can you let me know how to proceed?