Retirement tax questions

 

I never heard of this rule, but what do I know.

@Bsch4477

your analysis makes no sense.

If you are going to roll over, that's exactly when you don't want to have tax withheld.

 

@ligneous-gasp-di 

If you are over age 72, you probably do want to have tax withheld to

a) avoid underwithholding penalty, and

b) ensure your tax is paid.

some custodians insist on a minimum percentage to be withheld.

You just have to contact the custodian to find out their particular rules for Federal and State.