When the taxpayer has an inherited IRA from someone other than their spouse, complete the following steps.
Go to the
Retirement
folder.Open the
1099R
screen andenter the distribution information.On the
1099R-3
screen, enter anX
in theInherited IRA
field.note
The taxable amount is reported on Form 1040, Page 1 and isnotreported on Form 8606.
Attach a separate Form 8606 to the return to report the basis of the inherited IRA.
note
Per IRS 1040 e-file limitations, only 1 Form 8606 per taxpayer can be electronically filed.