Ed Slott, CPA, and Bob Keebler, CPA/PFS, discuss the complicated inherited IRA RMD rules and what is required in 2023 and 2024 in this episode of the PFP Section podcast. Ed and Bob provide clarity in the following areas:

An easy formula to use to get clear on all of the elements that need to be considered
The only scenario in which penalty relief is available when the RMD is not taken
Who must take RMDs in years 1 through 9 under the 10-year rule and who can wait until year 10
When does the 5-year rule apply
What happens when a ROTH IRA is inherited

For more resources related to this episode:

Check out Bob’s IRA distribution flowcharts in the Proactive Planning Toolkit.

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Inherited IRA RMD clarity for 2023 and 2024 {PFP Section}

AICPA Personal Financial Planning (PFP)

Inherited IRA RMD clarity for 2023 and 2024 {PFP Section}