Deductions & credits

Note also that you do not put it in as a charity contribution on the Deductions&Credits page.

The RMD/QCD entered as part of your 1099-R Q&A just removes that portion of income from your Gross income right from the start....even if you end up using the Std Deduction for the regular deductions area.

____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*