Form 1099-R, Box 7 codes
The following are the instructions for the 1099-R, Box 7 data entry and what each code means.
Codes
- 8:Per IRS instructions, distributions with code8that are not from an IRA, SEP, or SIMPLE are reported on Form 1040, line 1h, Other Earned Income.
- A:Use codeAif filing Form 4972 - Lump-Sum Distribution.
- D:If Form 1099-R has distribution codeDalong with another code, enter the other distribution code here and enterXin theNonqualified annuity (Code D)box.
- F:Distributions with codeFreport amounts in Box 3, Capital gain on Form 8949 as "Form 1099-R Charitable Gift Annuity."
- L:If Form 1099-R has distribution codeLalong with another code, enter the other distribution code here and enterXin theLoan treated as distribution (Code L)box.
- P:If a client receives a Form 1099-R in the current tax year with a codeP, it should be reported on the client's previous year's tax return.
- T:When the distribution code isT(Roth IRA distribution, exception applies), complete the fields in 1099-R as follows.
- Enter the gross distribution in theGross distributionfield.
- Leave theTaxable amountfield blank.
- Mark theTaxable amount not determinedcheckbox.
- Leave theIRA\SEP\SIMPLEfield blank.
- Mark theContributions (or conversion) made 5 or more years agofield on the1099R-3screen.
Multiple codes
If a 1099-R has more than 1 distribution code in Box 7, you'll need to determine which code should be applied to give the correct tax treatment, then only enter that code.
If the 2 codes need different tax treatments, you'll need to add another
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screen to use the separate treatment. You won’t be able to enter both codes in the Distribution code
field.Per Form 1099-R Instructions, you can enter a numeric and an alpha code. For example:
- When using codePfor a traditional IRA distribution under section 408(d)(4), you'll need to also enter code1, if it applies.
- For a normal distribution from a qualified plan that qualifies for the 10-year tax option, enter codes7andA.
- For a direct rollover to an IRA or a qualified plan for the surviving spouse of a deceased participant, or on behalf of a non-spouse designated beneficiary, enter codes4andG(Codes4andHif from a designated Roth account to a Roth IRA).
If two or more distribution codes are not valid combinations, you'll need to file more than 1 Form 1099-R.