Follow these steps:
- Immediately take the one you missed.
- Add the missed RMD to the return you are filing.
- File a form 5329 requesting a waiver.
- The IRS grants waivers when you have a good reason.
The IRS RMD Rules state:
Consequence for failing to take required minimum distributions
If you do not take any distributions, or if the distributions are not large enough, you may have to pay a 25% excise tax on the amount not distributed as required.