pogopogo
Returning Member

Additional Tax being applied to an Inherited IRA even though the RMD was taken out before the end of the year

I inherited an IRA from my dad this year.   I had it transferred into a new inherited IRA account and it still includes his name on the new account.  I received a 1099-R from the original IRA account indicating the full amount received with the code 4G.  I also have a 1099-R from the new inherited IRA account for the RMD that I was required to take out before the end of the year.  TT asks me questions about the inherited IRA and if I took out the RMD (yes).  I indicate the full amount was the entire distribution required by 12/31/2024.  TT says it looks like the difference between the RMD and what I took out is the exact same amount and is subject to penalty.  My rate would be lower if I take it out during the correction window.  When asked where the distribution is from, I have tried 2 different answers with the same results (Qualified gov't or pub pension OR None of the above).  When asked if I missed a RMD I indicate None of the plans failed to withdraw an RMD.  I am getting a penalty of $1956 unless I can indicate I missed the RMD due to a reasonable error and sign a waiver.  How do I get passed this questions and avoid a penalty when I performed all the right steps?