RMD

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
February 2, 2025
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I missed taking an RMD. It is a small amount and I do not wish to request a waiver. Do I need to fill out Form 5329 or can I enter the 25% penalty directly on line 8 schedule 2 and check 5329 not required?

fanfare

Level 15

1) IRS almost always grants a waiver if you have taken timely action to resolve. So why not request it?

2) the penalty is 10% not 25% if you have taken timely action to resolve.

@wklemmon

fanfare

Level 15

The RMD remains outstanding if you refuse to take action. (it grows as your account grows which is to be expected).

Then the penalty is 25 % each year.

AmyC

Level 15

You need to fill out the 5329. This lets the IRS know that you know. You need to take the RMD to prevent future penalties.

I agree with fanfare that the IRS is very reasonable with waivers when things happen and action is taken when you realize there is an issue.
You are welcome to let the program calculate a penalty and enter it for you.

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