Major IRA Rule Changes Coming in 2025 – How Beneficiaries Will Be Impacted
Starting in 2025, new rules regarding inherited Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) will take effect, impacting the way beneficiaries manage and withdraw funds. These changes are part of broader updates to tax regulations and are expected to influence financial planning strategies for those inheriting retirement accounts. Understanding the implications of this new rule is crucial for beneficiaries seeking to maximize the benefits of an inherited IRA while avoiding potential penalties.
The 2025 Rule Change
The primary change set to take effect involves how beneficiaries of inherited IRAs must handle required minimum distributions (RMDs). Currently, those who inherit an IRA must withdraw the entire balance within 10 years of the original owner's death, under the SECURE Act of 2019. H...