Premier software has an error in it. When retiree tries to enter his MRD Premier asks for VALUE OF IRA 12/31/2018?? This is WRONG. Should ask for $ value 12/311/2017!!!

[dmertz]

TurboTax is asking the correct question for it's needs.  This question has nothing to do with the amount of our distribution that is RMD; TurboTax does not calculate RMDs.  TurboTax asks for the December 31, 2018 balance for one of two reasons, either to use it to prepare Form 8606 Part I or to determine an excess-contribution penalty if an excess IRA contribution was made.