topic Should IRA distributions (not RMDs) be shown on Line4a and b? in Retirement tax questions

Should IRA distributions (not RMDs) be shown on Line4a and b?

jhoulihan — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:45 GMT

dmertz — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:00:08 GMT

The taxable amount will appear on line 4b. If the entire amount of the distributions is taxable, line 4a will likely properly be blank.

MinhT1 — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:00:55 GMT

All IRA distributions (including RMDs) are shown on line 4a and 4b.

VolvoGirl — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:14:54 GMT

If line 4a is the same amount as 4b then 4a can be blank.