How come box 5 entries, on form 1099-R, don't carry over to Schedule A?

[Ernie · Accepted solution]

Where would you like to transfer to?

[IRonMaN]

I would like to be transferred to the sporting goods department.  The tax department is just too confusing for me.

[chasetax]

hlth insurance (from box 5) needs to be input under health insurance to sch a maybe 5 inches below your original entries on 1099-r

[Ernie]

@chasetax box 5 on the 1099-R is Contributns/Desig Roth/Insur.  How would the program know it is insurance?  Just enter it on Schedule A.

[Ernie]

If I enter in on line 5 and enter it on the line for Insurance on Schedule A it transfers for me.

[chasetax]

@Ernie
if amount is entered as indicated, the amount will transfer to the medical expenses worksheet and then to schedule.  i print out medical exp worksheet for filing.  just leaving a bread crumb trail in case of audit!