When I enter the RMD amount from an inherited benefit do I enter the before tax amount or the amount that I received in the check?

I had taxes withheld.

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When I enter the RMD amount from an inherited benefit do I enter the before tax amount or the amount that I received in the check?

The amount taxable is the gross RMD amount.

You have to report the amount in box 1 of your form 1099-R.

Taxes withheld are reported in box 4.

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When I enter the RMD amount from an inherited benefit do I enter the before tax amount or the amount that I received in the check?

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