TT asking for RMD info on widows federal pension, why?

SuzMarie · ‎February 27, 2026

Why is turbo tax asking for rmd information on a 1099-R widows pension? The pension is a government widows pension and not a 401 or an Ira that requires withdrawal at 70.5?? Is there a bug in turbo tax?

xmasbaby0

When you are asked about RMD for a pension you just say it was all an RMD. A pension fulfills the requirements for an RMD.

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SuzMarie

But why is TT even asking if it is not a RMD situation?

DianeW777

It's a required question in tax law and therefore it must be asked. The full amount received will be the required minimum distribution when you complete the return. It is assumed the financial holder does the required calculations each year. It is not a software defect.

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