How to save by taking funds from inherited retirement accounts now

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But if beneficiaries put off withdrawals or take only that minimum early on, they could wind up with a “giant RMD” at year 10, warned IRA expert and certified public accountant Ed Slott. “And they’ll get buried in taxes.”

“Even though some beneficiaries are not subject to RMDs this year, maybe they should take them anyway,” he added.

By starting RMDs sooner, heirs can smooth out taxes over a number of years and possibly reduce the overall bill with proper planning, Slott said.

Leverage ‘pretty attractive’ tax rates now

Another reason to take RMDs sooner may be to leverage the current federal income tax rates, which could be changing in a couple of years.

“The reality is we’re in a pretty attractive and low income tax rate environment,” said certified financial planner Ben Smith, founder of Cove Financial Planning in Milwaukee, who also urges heirs to start taking RMDs. “I think it’s important for folks to remember that the tax brackets can and do change.”

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To that end, “ripping the band-aid off later may be less beneficial for folks that are in a higher bracket,” Smith said.

Plus, higher inflation over the past couple of years has expanded the income thresholds for each rate, meaning it takes more income to reach each tier, Slott explained. “Everybody says inflation is bad and things cost more,” he said. “But it’s great when it comes to taxes.”

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