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CSA 1099R software on desktop is asking for box 16a. There isn't a box 16A on my CSA 1099R from OPM

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
February 7, 2025
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Software wont let me complete my e-file because it wants an answer I don't have.

CSA 1099R software on desktop is asking for box 16a. There isn't a box 16A on my CSA 1099R from OPM.

What do I enter?

Using Windows - TurboTax Deluxe 2024

Best answer by BillM223

I am assuming that David meant to say "If you haven't already entered an amount in box 16, answer with the amount in box 1 on your CSA 1099-R. " This is our usual workaround for a missing box 16 issue.

Since you appear to have only one state, the amount in box 16 would be the same as the total distribution in box 1.

You are correct, there is no box 16a on Forms CSA 1099-R. There also is no box 16A field in the TurboTax Desktop input. Box 16 is State Distributions. If you haven't already entered an amount in box 16, answer with the amount in box 16 on your CSA 1099-R. If that doesn't work, I would try deleting the form and re-entering. If you previously imported the form, try entering it manually.

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MAB-CharlieAuthor

Ok, correct there is no box 16A BUT there isn't a box 16 on the CSA 1099R either.

So how do I enter an amount that doesn't exist?

See screen shots:

First shot is in the Federal return error check.

Second shot is in the State return error check.

The last screen shot is of the software screen.

I am assuming that David meant to say "If you haven't already entered an amount in box 16, answer with the amount in box 1 on your CSA 1099-R. " This is our usual workaround for a missing box 16 issue.

Since you appear to have only one state, the amount in box 16 would be the same as the total distribution in box 1.

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