DianeC958
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Retirement tax questions

Yes, the distribution is considered an RMD for tax purposes.  

 

TurboTax is asking to see if there is a penalty that needs to be calculated if the amount is lower than the RMD amount.  Since your wife withdrew the whole amount, there is no penalty due.

 

What is an RMD?

 

@gharned

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