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RMD Calculator

Calculate your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) using the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table. Use this Retirement tool to enter your numbers, review the result, and understand the key assumptions before making the next decision.

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The result depends on the numbers you enter and the assumptions shown below.

The IRS requires you to withdraw a minimum amount from your traditional IRA, 401(k), and most other retirement accounts each year starting at age 73. The RMD is calculated by dividing your account balance by a life expectancy factor from the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table.

Review the inputs carefully and treat the output as an estimate. For decisions involving money, taxes, health, law, or security, compare the result with trusted professional guidance when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss an RMD?

The penalty for failing to take an RMD is 25% of the amount not distributed (reduced to 10% if corrected within 2 years).

Do Roth IRAs have RMDs?

Roth IRAs do not require RMDs during the original owner's lifetime. However, inherited Roth IRAs are subject to RMD rules.