I had a small retirement account that I cashed out this year. I have another account from which I withdrew the total RMD amount for 2016. Do I report the cash surrender amount from the other account as a RMD or that none of it was an RMD? Or do I leave the questions in Turbo Tax blank?
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It doesn't matter which combination of retirement accounts provide you with the RMD. It doesn't matter if you go over that amount. The important thing is that you take the minimum you are required to. You can answer yes to the second 1099-R.
A pension is usually a fixed payment over the life of a retiree. It is the same as, and it satisfies, the "RMD" requirement to withdraw sufficient amounts each year from retirement accounts.
For pension distribution, the RMD is satisfied by simply receiving pension periodically. Under the law it is a required distribution. Indicate that it is all RMD and his entire RMD with respect to this pension. Therefore, you may simply select "yes" to the RMD question (Was this withdrawal RMD and ALL of this was RMD). You will also be asked if the amount reported is paid periodically in equal amounts. By selecting "yes" the RMD requirements are met and you may continue with the tax preparation.
When referring to a retirement account, RMD stands for minimum required distributions, which are mandatory withdrawals you must take from certain retirement accounts after you reach age 70 1/2. If you have reached this age you would need to consult with the account provider to ensure, you are receiving the proper amount to comply.
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