Enter an inherited IRA from someone other than the spouse (2024)

When the taxpayer has an inherited IRA from someone other than their spouse, complete the following steps.

  1. Go to the

    Retirement

    folder.

  2. Open the

    1099R

    screen andenter the distribution information.

  3. On the

    1099R-3

    screen, enter an

    X

    in the

    Inherited IRA

    field.

    note

    The taxable amount is reported on Form 1040, Page 1 and isnotreported on Form 8606.

  4. 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.

Enter an inherited IRA from someone other than the spouse (2024)
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