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Prepare in advance for required IRA distributions

December 14, 2016 by Reynolds & Rowella Leave a Comment

Once you reach age 70½, the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules say you have to withdraw at least a minimum amount from your retirement plans each year. Since the withdrawals are considered ordinary income, planning in advance can help you prepare for the impact on your federal income tax return. Here are two suggestions.

● Make a list of your accounts. The rules require an RMD calculation for each plan. With traditional IRAs, including SEP and SIMPLE plans, you can take the total distribution from one or more accounts, in any amount you choose. You can also take more than the minimum. However, withdrawals from different types of retirement plans can’t be combined. Say for instance, you have one 401(k) and one IRA. You have to figure the RMD for each and take separate distributions. Failing to take distributions, or taking less than is required, could result in a penalty of 50% of the shortfall.

● Plan your required beginning date. The general rule says you’re required to withdraw your RMD by December 31, starting in the year you turn 70½. The rules provide one exception: You have the option of postponing your first withdrawal until April 1 of the following year.

Delaying income can be a sound tax move. But because you’ll still have to take your second distribution by December 31, you’ll receive two distributions in the same year, which can increase your taxes.

Contact us at consulting@reynoldsrowella.com before year-end to discuss your retirement plan distributions. We can help you create a sound plan.

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