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I received my 1099r tax form and have a total indicated in Box 5, what does that total represent?

April 26, 2017Box form indicated received tax total

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I received my 1099r tax form and have a total indicated in Box 5, what does that total represent?

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Box 5 represents the amount of your benefit received that year that is not subject to taxes. If you compare the difference between Box 1 (gross distribution) and Box 2a (taxable amount) that difference is indicated in Box 5. Return to Question.