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Required Minimum Distributions start at age 73 under the Secure Act, calculated from your prior year balance divided by an IRS life-expectancy factor. Miss a deadline and face a 25% penalty, now down from 50%. Roth conversions and qualified charitable distributions can reduce what you owe.

Questions this video answers

73

By April 1, 2026

By December 31 of each year

Previously 50% of the missed amount; now 25%, and 10% if corrected within two years

The account balance as of December 31 of the prior year

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