Is Box 9b From 1099-R Taxable? Receiving any 1099 form for the first time can be confusing for a taxpayer, and your tax situation is only likely to get more confusing if you receive a 1099-R. This form reports distributions you received from qualifying retirement accounts, such as traditional and Roth IRAs.

How to enter a distribution on a 1099-R?

To enter a distribution reported on Form 1099-R in TaxSlayer Pro, from the Main Menu of the tax return (Form 1040) select: New. If prompted, indicate whether the payee on the 1099-R is the Taxpayer or Spouse Enter the Gross Distribution in Box 1 as it is shown on the 1099-R. Enter the taxable amount in Box 2a.

Do you have to file a 1099-R with the IRS?

In addition to completing your standard IRS Form 1040, you’re required to complete form 1099-R if you’ve received any distributions from profit-sharing or retirement plans, IRAs, annuities, pensions, and more. If you’re staring down a 1099-R and are unsure how to complete it, read on for a crash course.

What are the variations of the Form 1099-R?

Form 1099-R is used to report the distribution of retirement benefits such as pensions, annuities or other retirement plans. Variations of Form 1099-R include Form CSA 1099R, Form CSF 1099R and Form RRB-1099-R.

How does Line 9B work on a tax return?

Line 9b reports total employee contributions you made to the fund using calculations determined by using the Internal Revenue Service’s simplified method. If you made post-tax contributions to your retirement account, you don’t pay income taxes on a portion of the distributions you receive based upon the amount for which you were already taxed.

Is the fund management company required to report Line 9B?

While fund management companies aren’t required to report information on line 9b, they may help you determine your tax liability. Line 9b reports total employee contributions you made to the fund using calculations determined by using the Internal Revenue Service’s simplified method.