How do I show that no RMD was taken for 2018?

[macuser_22]

Why are you asking?
Were you required to take a RMD and missed it?
Did you just turn 70 1/2 in 2018?

[tsindewald46]

I was required to take a RMD and missed it and I am over 80.

[macuser_22]

See my answer below how to file for 2018 and do not forget that you must also take the 2019 RMD before the end of 2019.  Both amounts will be on a 2019 1099-R that you report next year.

[macuser_22 · Accepted solution]

First, if you have not taken the missed RMD, take it ASAP so you can tell the IRS in the explanation statement that it has
been taken.

You will need to file a 5329 form and request a waiver of the penalty.  (The waiver would only be denied if there is no reasonable explanation and the missed RMD was not taken at all.)

 Unfortunately this can only be done using the "forms" mode that is only available with the desktop software if you do not have a 1099-R to file.   

If you do have a 2018 1099-R to report then the RMD question in the interview will go to the form 5329 waiver interview if you say that the 2018 RMD was not taken.

If you are using the CD/download version:

Enter the forms mode and click on open form.  Type in 5329.  Choose 5329-T for the taxpayer (first person listed on your tax return), or 5329-S (for spouse - 2nd person on tax return).

Scroll down to Part IX line 52 and enter the RMD amount that should have been taken.  On line 53 enter the amount of the RMD that was actually taken (probably zero if it was missed).

Then in the box right under line 53 "Waver of Tax Smart Worksheet" enter the same amount as line 52 (the RMD amount).   Then click the "Explanation" button and enter the reason for missing the RMD and your statement requesting a waver.

You will not pay any penalty now until the IRS determines if it will grant the waver, then they will inform you if you owe the penalty.

OR - if using the Online version and have no 2018 1099-R to file, you will have to prepare the 5329 manually .

Download the 5329 form from the IRS website and fill it out the same as above.  Print and mail your return with the 5329 form and explanation attached as described in the 5329 instructions.

The 2018 5329 must be attached to your printed and mailed 2018 tax return and cannot be e-filed.

From 5329 instructions:
Quote:
"Waiver of tax.   The IRS can waive part or all of this tax if you can show that any shortfall in the amount of distributions was due to reasonable error and you are taking reasonable steps to remedy the shortfall. If you believe you qualify for this relief, attach a statement of explanation and file Form 5329 as follows.
   1. Complete lines 52 and 53 as instructed.
   2. Enter “RC” and the amount you want waived in parentheses on the dotted line next to line 54. Subtract this amount from the total shortfall you figured without regard to the waiver, and enter the result on line 54.
   3. Complete line 55 as instructed. You must pay any tax due that is reported on line 55.
  The IRS will review the information you provide and decide whether to grant your request for a waiver. "

Download blank 2018 5329 form here:
Form: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5329.pdf
Instructions: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i5329.pdf

[TomK]

Thank you macuser_22 (I misread the original question).

[macuser_22]

No problem - (I do that all the time 🙂

[tsindewald46]

Thank you. I filled out form 5329 T with my return.

[TomK]

You should have received a Form 1099-R for your RMD. Enter it like any other 1099-R. As long as the amount of the distribution is at least the RMD amount, you don't have to do anything special. After you finish entering the 1099-R, continue through the TurboTax screens. You will come to a screen that asks you if the distribution was an RMD.

Please read this TurboTax FAQ for information on "Where do I enter my 1099-R?": Where do I enter my 1099-R?