Cannot enter explanations in Line 52A of Form 5329T

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February 6, 2026
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For my Beneficiary IRA I did not withdraw a sufficient amount to meet my RMD for 2025. I found the error today Feb6, 2026. I filed out a form 5329T form and asked for a waiver. selected explanation button. When I entered text of the first line, it disappeared when I pressed <R+TAB> or Enter. Vary frustrating. No error message. Tried to get help from Intuit Person help[ didn't know . Tried to get me to an expert and got disconnected. Long wait time so I am posting it here.

GabiU

Level 13

Hello! Are you using TurboTax Desktop or Online? I'd like to get more information if you're willing. Reply below and I'll be happy to research this. Thanks!

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Paul RAuthor

Level 2

I am using Premier Desktop. In form 5329-T I enter amount in Other qualified Plans. It was a Bene-IRA.

screen prints attached.

GabiU

Level 13

Thanks for the screenshot. Can you send me a sanitized file so I can take a closer look? The number will be removed for your safety in your reply but I'll be able to retrieve it. Here's how you can generate the token:

TurboTax Desktop

Open your return. 
Click “Online” and select "Send Tax File to Agent". 
This will generate a message that a diagnostic copy will be created.
When the token is generated, be prepared to type in your notes or in a message (unable to copy and paste)
Click “OK”. The tax file will then be sanitized and sent to us. This action will generate a Token Number
Please respond directly to this message and provide the Token Number that was generated.

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DennisHank

Level 2

Did this ever get resolved? I am experiencing the exact same issue with TX desktop deluxe version. I've tried every trick I know and does not keep the explanation as best I can tell.

Paul RAuthor

Level 2

Not yet. Yesterday (2/16/26), I contacted Intuit again. We shared screens and tried to get it to work for about 1 hr. No luck, they filed a support request and was told they would contact me when they have a fix.