How To Calculate RMD?

Determine your account balance as of December 31 of the prior year

Find the IRS life expectancy factor from the appropriate RMD table

Divide the prior-year account balance by the life expectancy factor

Repeat the calculation for each RMD-eligible account

Use the correct table based on your beneficiary and account type

For inherited accounts, use the applicable inherited IRA RMD rules

For multiple traditional IRAs, calculate each RMD separately, then total them if needed

Withdraw at least the total RMD amount by the deadline each year

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