Why isn't my pension distribution showing up as taxable income on my return?
You need to check three things. First, make sure you entered the taxable amount of the pension distribution on Box 2a of the 1099-R screen. The amount entered on Box 2a is what will be treated as taxable pension income.
Second, check the Box 7 distribution code on the 1099-R screen to make sure you selected the correct distribution code. Generally, the code will be a 1 if its an early retirement distribution subject to the 10% penalty, or it will be a 7 if it is a normal retirement distribution.
Third, make sure you didn't select to treat the distribution as a rollover. On the screen right after the 1099-R screen, the Distribution Rollover screen, there is a checkbox that if marked, will treat the entire 1099-R distribution as being a rollover and not taxed. There is also an amount box on that screen where you can specify part of the distribution as a rollover. Make sure those aren't used if the 1099-R wasn't a rollover distribution.
Second, check the Box 7 distribution code on the 1099-R screen to make sure you selected the correct distribution code. Generally, the code will be a 1 if its an early retirement distribution subject to the 10% penalty, or it will be a 7 if it is a normal retirement distribution.
Third, make sure you didn't select to treat the distribution as a rollover. On the screen right after the 1099-R screen, the Distribution Rollover screen, there is a checkbox that if marked, will treat the entire 1099-R distribution as being a rollover and not taxed. There is also an amount box on that screen where you can specify part of the distribution as a rollover. Make sure those aren't used if the 1099-R wasn't a rollover distribution.
