Why won't turbotax accept the sum for health insurance in box 5 of my federal annuity 1099 R?

You can try deleting that Form 1099-R and then re-enter it manually.

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To delete a Form 1099-R in TurboTax you can do the following:

1. Continue your tax return
2. Click on the Search icon at the upper right of your TurboTax screen
3. Type "1099-R" in the search bar and hit enter
4. Click on the link "Jump to 1099-R"
5. This will take you to the 1099-R section of your TurboTax program.
6. To delete the form, you can click on the garbage can next to it

To manually  enter a From 1099-R In TurboTax Desktop: 

1. Select "Wages & Income" under the Federal Tab (in the Gray) bar across the top
2. Select" I'll Choose what to work on"
3. In your "Income Summary" scroll down to "Retirement Plans & Social Security"
4. Click on "Start" or "Update" next to "IRA, 401(K), Pension Withdrawals (1099-R)"
5. Click on "Add Another 1099-R"
6. Select "I'll Type it Myself"
7. Select the type of Form 1099-R you have, and Continue
8. Enter your "Payer Name" and the rest of your Form 1099-R details

To manually enter your Form 1099-R In TurboTax Online:

1. Open your return and select "Pick up where you left off"
2. Select Wages & Income" in your left panel
3. You will see the 1099-R's that you already entered 
4. Select "Add/Edit" next to the 1099-R's
5. Select "Add another 1099-R"
6. Select "Change how I enter my form"
7. Select "Type it myself"
8. Select the type of form 1099-R you received (It'll be the first box "Financial Institution or Other Provider")
9. Select "Continue"
10. Enter your Payer Information and the rest of your Form 1099-R details

Click here for instructions on where to enter your Form 1099-R.

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