I got it solved. When you enter the amount into the required RMD box, it will change the tax due. In the very next screen it will ask "How Much of This Distribution Applied to You December 31, 2024 RMD?" Answer that as "The entire....." and the tax due will reduce.
IMO, turbotax should not increase the tax due UNTIL this final question is asked since it creates confusion when the tax due increases, just to decrease in the next screen.
