topic Cannot enter explanations in Line 52A of Form 5329T in Investing

Cannot enter explanations in Line 52A of Form 5329T

paulrahn1031 — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:12:18 GMT

For my Beneficiary IRA I did not withdraw a sufficient amount to meet my RMD for 2025. I found the error today Feb6, 2026. I filed out a form 5329T form and asked for a waiver. selected explanation button. When I entered text of the first line, it disappeared when I pressed <R+TAB> or Enter. Vary frustrating. No error message. Tried to get help from Intuit Person help[ didn't know . Tried to get me to an expert and got disconnected. Long wait time so I am posting it here.

Re: Cannot enter explanations in Line 52A of Form 5329T

GabiU — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:23:49 GMT

Hello! Are you using TurboTax Desktop or Online? I'd like to get more information if you're willing. Reply below and I'll be happy to research this. Thanks!

Re: Cannot enter explanations in Line 52A of Form 5329T

paulrahn1031 — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:42:09 GMT

I am using Premier Desktop. In form 5329-T I enter amount in Other qualified Plans. It was a Bene-IRA.

screen prints attached.

Re: Cannot enter explanations in Line 52A of Form 5329T

GabiU — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:11:15 GMT

Thanks for the screenshot. Can you send me a sanitized file so I can take a closer look? The number will be removed for your safety in your reply but I'll be able to retrieve it. Here's how you can generate the token:

TurboTax Desktop

Open your return. 
Click “Online” and select "Send Tax File to Agent". 
This will generate a message that a diagnostic copy will be created.
When the token is generated, be prepared to type in your notes or in a message (unable to copy and paste)
Click “OK”. The tax file will then be sanitized and sent to us. This action will generate a Token Number
Please respond directly to this message and provide the Token Number that was generated.

Re: Cannot enter explanations in Line 52A of Form 5329T

DennisHank — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:43:59 GMT

Did this ever get resolved? I am experiencing the exact same issue with TX desktop deluxe version. I've tried every trick I know and does not keep the explanation as best I can tell.

Re: Cannot enter explanations in Line 52A of Form 5329T

Paul R — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:52:04 GMT

Not yet. Yesterday (2/16/26), I contacted Intuit again. We shared screens and tried to get it to work for about 1 hr. No luck, they filed a support request and was told they would contact me when they have a fix.

Re: Cannot enter explanations in Line 52A of Form 5329T

DennisHank — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:21:59 GMT

I got through to Tech Support and there is an open ticket on this issue and "... a team is working on correcting this known problem".