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March 15, 2025
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Why am I getting an error message on form 1099-R when I leave box 16a blank?

  • March 15, 2025
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RachelW33
March 15, 2025

Box 16 of Form 1099-R is the amount of the State Distribution, which is usually the same as Box 1.  If you enter an amount for Box 14 or 15 on the 1099-R input screen,  you also need to enter an amount in Box 16.  

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