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What if Box 2a on 1099 R says unknown?

Author

John Thompson

Published Apr 21, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions Retirement If your 1099R Statement Box 2. a for the Taxable Amount is marked as ‘Unknown’; this means that OPM did not calculate the tax-free portion of your annuity. Some of the most common reasons for not calculating the tax-free portion of your annuity: Your case is a Disability Retirement.

What is Box 9b on 1099r?

Boxes 8 and 9a – These boxes are blank. • Box 9b – Total Employee Contributions – If this is your first year of retirement, Box 9b will show the total employee contributions paid to the system prior to your retirement. If you have been retired for more than one year, this box will be blank.

What to do if box 2A on 1099r reads Unknown?

If your 1099-R has UNKNOWN as the taxable amount, you probably have a CSA 1099-R. If you have not indicated that this is a CSA form, go back into TurboTax in the 1099-R section and enter your CSA 1099-R, making sure to indicate before you enter the form that it is a CSA 1099-R.

What does the D mean on 1099 box 7?

The 2020 1099-R Block 7does not have a 2nd drop down block. There is only one block and the 7D is there. On turbo tax 2020, the 2nd line down has different codes. D is for Death. The D in block 7 on the 1099 now is for disability, which applies to me but the block on Turbo Tax will only take one character.

Where can I get my 1099 for Pacific Life?

The 1099-R is also available through the Pacific Life website as early as February 1. See ” How can I access my 1099-R online? ” below for assistance with accessing your 1099-R on the website.

What do you need to know about a 1099-R tax form?

A 1099-R is an IRS tax form that reports distributions from annuities, IRAs, retirement plans, profit-sharing plans, pensions, and insurance contracts. The gross amount of the distribution, taxable amount, employee contributions, tax withholding, and the distribution code are reported to the contract owner and the IRS.