I file Married filing Jointly. My wife has a small IRA. Due to oversight we forgot to withdraw her $400 RMD by year end 2024. I realized it while working on our tax return. The broker says they won't issue the 1099 R as there was no withdrawal. What's my options?
Take the missed RMD as soon as possible. You will report the distribution next year on your 2025 return. Don't forget to take the RMD for 2025 by December 31, 2025. Therefore, you will have two RMDs on your 2025 return.
To report the missed RMD please follow the steps below. You can request a waiver of the penalty if you have reasonable cause. Please see Relief for Reasonable Cause for additional information.