TurboTax asks because it's a question required by the IRS. Enter the amount of your 1099-R as the required minimum distribution (RMD) in this situation. It's a normal question about a retirement distribution on Form 1099-R and It would seem your mother in law is definitely taking the correct RMD her age. The financial institution does the calculation every year, even if they don't explain it.
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