Retirement
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
Definition
The minimum amount you must withdraw annually from traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-deferred retirement accounts starting at age 73 (under SECURE 2.0 Act). Failure to take RMDs results in a 25% penalty on the amount not withdrawn.
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