Beneficiary IRA not showing correctly in final pdf of return

[Coach209]

Beneficiary IRA problem:  Tax return PDF (for me to save and print) has correct entry in 4b, but 4a is blank! Why?

[RaifH]

Unless the IRA distribution is one of the exceptions, Line 4a is left blank and the entire distribution is entered on 4b. Generally speaking, if the entire amount of the distribution is taxable, no entry needs to be made on 4a.

[Coach209]

Thank you so much. I should have realized this from other hints, like the IRS rules and guidance you provided. But you made it easy for me and pointed me in the right direction. I sure appreciate knowledgeable people like you!