Can lump sum averaging be used to figure tax on a retirement death benefit? Decedent and beneficiary were both born before Jan. 1936.

[dandrews1204]

1099-r was received.  Code 4 "Death" is in box 7.  

[jtax · Accepted solution]

It appears so, if a number of conditions are met. Please review these. During the interview process for the 1099-R entry TT should ask you about this. Be on the lookout for any questions about it and carefully answer them.

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https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc412