Still trying to get this to work.  Even tried doing it other than IRA - still not transferring to 1040.  Now, she already had an entry from another distribution in 4b. But, it will not add the 8915 amount to it.  This was only social security and the IRA distribution.  Do you think if I delete the return and start over it might work?  Either way, she will owe nothing - minimal income this year (just got divorced).  With the SS not being taxable and a small IRA distribution, she will not reach the standard deduction with or without the 8915 income.