SamS1
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Retirement tax questions

Yes...the 8915-E will deal with early distributions from retirement plans exclusions like the 10% early withdrawal penalty and the 3 year spread of the income.  If you decide to spread the income, TurboTax will ask you next year if you took a distribution due to the 2020 Pandemic.  It can also be a good planning tool if the total distribution this year is pushing you into a higher marginal tax bracket, splitting it into 3 year may lower the total amount of tax you end up paying on the distribution.  This was the intent by offering the 3 year spread.