[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-2947":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"2947","What do I enter in Box 2a on the Form 1099-R screen?","Usually, you simply enter what is on your paper \u003Ci>Form 1099-R, Box 2a\u003C/i>, but if \u003Ci>Box 2a\u003C/i> is blank or unknown, you may need to figure out what to enter. Click on the type of account you have below for details on what to enter in \u003Ci>Box 2a\u003C/i> : \u003Cbr> \u003Cbr> \nWhat kind of distribution do you have?\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=6135\">I have an IRA distribution (IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, and SIMPLE IRA)\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=6136\">I have a pension or annuity distribution (401(k), 403(b), 457(b))\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=12038\">I have a clergy housing allowance\u003C/a>\u003Cbr>\nOther Distribution: The IRS \u003Ca href=\"https://www.freetaxusa.com/taxes2025/formdownload?sid=9&form=i1099r.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">1099-R Instructions\u003Cspan class=\"append_pdf\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a> explain how to determine the taxable amount.",1777391507571]