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Oct 31, 2025

1099R Taxable amount is listed as ''Unknown''. What does that mean?

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

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Jan 25, 2026

Box 2a on my CSA-1099-R is marked unknown. what should I put

Is it 9a or 9b that is marked "UNKNOWN"? If it''s 9b, then you have a problem, because it means that the OPM did not keep track of any after-tax contributions you made to your pension while

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Jan 18, 2026

What does Box 2a mean on 1099 R?

What does it mean when box 2a on 1099-R says unknown? If your 1099R Statement Box 2. a for the Taxable Amount is marked as ''Unknown''; this means that OPM did not calculate the tax

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Nov 05, 2025

FERS disability 1099-R, box 2a UNKNOWN. Couple of questions

You need to know the annuity starting date, her age at the start date (both your ages if it''s joint and survivor), the amount she contributed, and her gross distribution. Your software will do the calculation.

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Mar 09, 2026

Why has my taxable amount changed to “Unknown”?

If a taxable amount was provided on previous 1099R statements, but changed to UNKNOWN this year, you have likely recovered an amount equal to your contributions as tax-free.

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Oct 28, 2025

BOX 2a on 1099R states UNKNOWN what does this mean

Seeing "UNKNOWN" in Box 2a of your 1099-R is essentially a message from the payer (the bank or pension administrator) saying they don''t know how much of the disbursement you might

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May 08, 2026

What to Do If Box 2a on Your CSA 1099-R Is Unknown

The most common point of confusion is when Box 2a, which reports the taxable amount, is marked “Unknown.” This “Unknown” designation requires the annuitant to calculate the taxable

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Apr 20, 2026

OPM Survivor 1099-R with UNKNOWN in Boxes 2a/9b

The "UNKNOWN" designation in boxes 2a and 9b happens because OPM doesn''t calculate the taxable portion for survivors - they leave it to you and the IRS to figure out.

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Jul 29, 2025

1099-R Annuity Boxes 2a & 9b Unknown Explained

IRS Form 1099-R reports retirement plan distributions using distribution codes in Box 7. Code 2a indicates an early distribution with known exception, while code 9b is less common and may relate to

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