topic TT asking for RMD info on widows federal pension, why? in Retirement tax questions

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

SuzMarie — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:42:40 GMT

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?

Re: TT asking for RMD info on windows federal pension, why?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:44:08 GMT

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.

Re: TT asking for RMD info on windows federal pension, why?

SuzMarie — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:11:41 GMT

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

Re: TT asking for RMD info on windows federal pension, why?

DianeW777 — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:59:20 GMT

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.

@SuzMarie