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February 20, 2020
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401K RMD age

  • February 20, 2020
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Has the age for taking RMD from 401K increased to 72.5 for 2020?

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    Level 15
    February 20, 2020

    If you reached the age of 70½ in 2019 the prior rule applies, and you must take your first RMD by April 1, 2020. If you reach age 70 ½ in 2020 or later you must take your first RMD by April 1 of the year after you reach 72.

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    Level 15
    February 20, 2020

    ... unless the still-working exception applies to distributions from your employer's 401(k), in which case your Required Beginning Date would be April 1 of the year following the year you separate from service with the employer providing this plan,