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Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is the minimum amount that must be withdrawn annually from traditional IRA and employer-sponsored retirement accounts once the account holder reaches the age of 72 (or 70½ if born before July 1, 1949).
The calculator uses the RMD formula:
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Explanation: The RMD calculation ensures retirement account holders withdraw a minimum amount each year based on their account balance and life expectancy.
Details: Proper RMD calculation is crucial for retirement planning and compliance with IRS regulations. Failure to take RMDs can result in significant tax penalties of up to 50% of the amount that should have been withdrawn.
Tips: Enter your current IRA account balance in ₹ and the appropriate life expectancy factor from IRS tables. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero.
Q1: When must I start taking RMDs?
A: You must start taking RMDs from your traditional IRA by April 1 of the year following the year you turn 72 (or 70½ if born before July 1, 1949).
Q2: How do I find my life expectancy factor?
A: The IRS provides life expectancy tables in Publication 590-B. The appropriate table depends on your marital status and beneficiary situation.
Q3: Are RMDs required for all retirement accounts?
A: RMDs apply to traditional IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, and most employer-sponsored retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), etc.). Roth IRAs do not require RMDs during the owner's lifetime.
Q4: What happens if I don't take my full RMD?
A: The IRS imposes a 50% excise tax on the amount that should have been withdrawn but wasn't taken as required.
Q5: Can I withdraw more than the RMD amount?
A: Yes, you can always withdraw more than the required minimum distribution. The RMD represents only the minimum amount you must withdraw each year.