The rules around Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts have seen significant changes over the past few years. Initially, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 altered the landscape by changing the starting age for RMDs from 70½ to 72. Then in 2020, the SECURE Act 2.0 further modified […]
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The IRS has recently extended the tax relief on required minimum distributions (RMDs) for inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and annuities through 2024. This extension is part of a series of reliefs that began in 2021, aiming to alleviate financial stress for beneficiaries during the regulatory transition period. Under Notice 2024-35, the IRS specifies that
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The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 included some changes that are about to impact required minimum distribution (RMD) requirements. To explain the changes and reduce taxpayer confusion, below we explain the changes in the RMDs for certain retirement plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) included in IRS Notice 2023-54. What Changed? Change in RMD Age:
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The IRS recently announced some important transition relief for plan administrators, payors, and retirees concerning required minimum distributions (RMDs) under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Here’s what this means for you and your retirement savings. What’s the Required Beginning Date? The required beginning date for an employee or IRA owner to begin taking RMDs
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Investors have been discussing whether a traditional or Roth IRA is best as long as they have both been around. One factor that might tip the scales toward a Roth is a downturn in the value of your investments. If you have a traditional IRA, a decline may provide a valuable opportunity to pay less
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