Cashed out part of a Roth IRA in 2025 (first w/d). I paid with cash 20+ years ago. Don't recall how much I put in. Dist. code is Q. Have not contributed to it in over 17 years. Turbo tax asking for how much I contributed prior to 2025

[Mike9241]

try zero or even the amount distributed.   it shouldn't matter because you've held the Roth more than 5 years, none of the distribution should be taxable. 

[Teep1]

Thanks, I did put in a made up number and it let me proceed. If the system was smart it would assume a $0 contribution prior to 2025 would imply an inherited Roth.  I entered what the amount I withdrew which might imply no growth.  All that should matter is the owners age and when Roth was originated. Don't know why they ask how much was contributed prior to the tax year being processed.