qbteachmt
Level 15

"How can I account for the basis so he isn't taxed on the full $85200"

His basis likely is from Pre-tax funds. That means everything out is taxable as ordinary income. That's what happens inside of a Traditional IRA, SEP IRA or SIMPLE IRA.

Are you trying to report gain? That's not how an IRA works.

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