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Taxpayer asks:

On the 1099R block 7, what is code 7.

Taxgirl says:

Code 7 in box 7 on a form 1099-R means “normal distribution” for a retirement account.

Here’s a handy list of codes:

1 Early distribution, no known exception

2 Early distribution, exception applies

3 Disability

4 Death

5 Prohibited transaction

6 Section 1035 exchange

7 Normal distribution

8 Excess contribution

9 Cost of life insurance protection

A May be eligible for 10-year tax option

D Excess contribution

E Excess annual additions

F Charitable gift annuity

G Direct rollover

J Early distribution from Roth IRA

L Loans treated as deemed distributions

N Recharacterized IRA contribution

P Excess contribution

Q Qualified distribution from a Roth IRA

R Recharacterized IRA contribution

S Early distribution from a SIMPLE IRA in the first two years, no known exception

T Roth IRA distribution, exception applies

For specific information on each of the codes, you can check out the instructions for form 1099-R.

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