Cannot include an explanation statement for form 5329. The Quickzoom launches a statement, but I am not allowed to type (get red font that disappears)

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February 3, 2026
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This is for line 54a, to request a waiver of tax on incomplete RMD

TurboTax Online

DianeW777

Level 15

If you are still having this experience you have one of two options.

Print your return and mail it with your statement by selecting mail instead of e-file.
How do I switch from TurboTax Online to TurboTax Desktop?
- In this version you can change to Forms, scroll to Form 5329, Line 54a, click to add the statement. TurboTax will allow a statement to be added.

Please update here if you need additional assistance and we will help.

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tommyb123

Level 2

why should I have to print the forms and mail it in when I paid for efile when I bought the program.

Seems to me that there is a glitch in the program

DaveF1006

Level 15

Yes, this is a known issue in TurboTax. It's been referred to the investigation team for further resolution.

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tommyb123

Level 2

Why should we have to mail a copy of return when turbo tax is supposed to add the explanation statement.

It did it for m last year plus there is a free e-file of federal return.

U have tried multiple times to enter a explanation statement only for turbo tax not to accept it.

Please either fix the issue or I should get a refund for what I paid to get your program

br15284

Level 2

I have the same issue with Turbotax Desktop 2025 Home and Business.

When I go to Form view and open Form 5329-S, I can fill out all of the information, but when I go to enter the Wavier Explanation Statement (Explan QuickZoon), the Explanation Statement does NOT allow me to enter text into the lines. If I am unable to provide a proper explanation, I will be forced to pay the penalty.

Can your team try to add an explanation to this form? If so, you will also see it does not work

Thank you