IRA RMD for a decedent
IRA owner died in Sept 2013 but the the RMD was made in Dec. 2013. Does the income get reported on the final 1040 or does it have to get reported on the 1041? The check was made out payable to the decedent. Should it have been payable to the beneficiary (a trust)? If so what remedy is there?
Permalink Submitted by Alan - IRA critic on Sat, 2014-03-08 19:52
Yes, the check should be returned and re issued to the trust. The 1099R is also incorrect. The trust will probably have to file a 5329 to request a penalty waiver since the distribution to the trust for the 2013 RMD will not be issued until 2014.