RMD's Getting A Small Reprieve

If you are older than age 72, or turning 72 this year, you must take Required Minimum Distributions from qualified retirement accounts, and for the first time in nearly 20 years, the IRS has released updated actuarial or life expectancy tables. 

Those who take RMDs may already know we use these tables to calculate your RMD. Using these new tables is relatively simple, but here are some considerations to keep in mind. 

What’s my RMD? 

We determine the required amount you must withdraw annually by dividing the previous year-end balance of your qualifying accounts by what the IRS calls a “life expectancy factor.” The newest tables assume we’ll live longer, which may impact the amount you need to withdraw.

What about inherited accounts? 

There are some exceptions, but you must generally withdraw all assets within ten years, regardless of your life expectancy. The Secure Act eliminated the ability to “stretch” your withdrawals across your lifetime if the original account owner passed away in 2020 or later.

While most RMD calculations are straightforward, the process can get more complicated if you have multiple accounts or other sources of retirement income, or if your spouse is more than 10 years younger than you. Before modifying your current strategy, please reach out so I can help explain your situation to you and your tax professional.

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