10/22/2026
Turning 73 this year? If you have a traditional IRA, the IRS requires you to begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs).
Here is what to know. Your first RMD can wait until April 1 of next year, but every RMD after that is due by December 31. Waiting on the first one means taking two in the same year, which can push up your taxable income.
Each year’s amount is your account balance on December 31 of the prior year, divided by an IRS life expectancy factor. Roth IRAs have no RMDs for the original owner. Born in 1960 or later? Your RMD age is 75.
Many retirees see RMDs as just a tax bill. With good timing and a clear view of your other income, like Social Security and pensions, they become predictable and manageable.
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