dmertz
Level 15

Retirement tax questions

Assuming you are asking about the pension plan provided by the employer with which you are still employed, the answer depends on the terms of the pension-plan agreement, but usually you don't have to being receiving distributions until April 1 of the year following the year you separate from service with this employer.  Otherwise, yes, you must begin receiving pension distributions by April 1 of the year following the year you reach age 70½.

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