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Reporting Pension Income

To report pension income:

  • Enter the total pension on line 16a on Form 1040, or line 12a on Form 1040A

  • Enter the taxable portion on line 16b on Form 1040, or line 12b on Form 1040A

Remember to use the Intake and Interview Sheet to learn if a taxpayer has pension income.

Collage of portion of Form 1040 and  Portion of Form 1040A
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