Why sign in to the Community?

  • Submit a question
  • Check your notifications
Sign in to the Community or Sign in to TurboTax and start working on your taxes
Level 1
posted Mar 9, 2025 7:47:54 PM

Where is the required minimum amount for my IRA?

Adding IRA distribution: Software asks for required minimum amount. It’s not on the 1099-R. Where can I find it?

0 3 1207
1 Best answer
Expert Alumni
Mar 12, 2025 5:44:14 AM

Yes, your assumptions are correct. According to this IRS publication, RMD calculations are calculated by dividing the prior December 31 balance of that IRA or retirement plan account by a life expectancy factor that the IRS publishes in Tables in Publication 590-B, Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs). So if the second RMD had no account balance on December 31, there's no RMD requirement.

 

You are correct about RMD rules concerning non-qualified annuities. Non-qualified annuities aren't subject to RMD rules during the owner's lifetime. These annuities are funded with after-tax dollars, so the IRS doesn't require mandatory withdrawals.   

 

@apinard 

 

 

3 Replies
Expert Alumni
Mar 9, 2025 8:04:31 PM

The required minimum distribution (RMD) amount for your IRA is not listed on your 1099-R. Instead, you need to calculate it based on your account balance and your age. Here’s how you can find it:

Calculate Your RMD:

Level 1
Mar 12, 2025 5:26:16 AM

I had 4 1099-Rs. For each one, TurboTax asked for the RMD. One financial institution supplies it each year for the following year. It took a lot of work but I finally figured it out for the others. I’d appreciate your confirmation that these are correct. 
- For one traditional IRA, I googled and found a calculator. The calculation matched my distribution to the penny. Great! 
- One is a “matured” account that has no balance, just a monthly payout until it expires in Jan 2026.   I assume that means there is no RMD. Correct?

- One is a non-qualified annuity, so no RMD. Correct? 

 

I did not have expert advice in answering these questions so I’d appreciate your confirmation that I got the last two right.

Expert Alumni
Mar 12, 2025 5:44:14 AM

Yes, your assumptions are correct. According to this IRS publication, RMD calculations are calculated by dividing the prior December 31 balance of that IRA or retirement plan account by a life expectancy factor that the IRS publishes in Tables in Publication 590-B, Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs). So if the second RMD had no account balance on December 31, there's no RMD requirement.

 

You are correct about RMD rules concerning non-qualified annuities. Non-qualified annuities aren't subject to RMD rules during the owner's lifetime. These annuities are funded with after-tax dollars, so the IRS doesn't require mandatory withdrawals.   

 

@apinard