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posted Apr 10, 2025 8:00:08 AM

I have 2 IRA accounts and I should have taken my RMD. One is OK but I forgot to take my RMD from the 2nd one. What should I do now?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 10, 2025 10:42:12 AM

Follow these steps:

  1. Immediately take the one you missed. 
  2. Add the missed RMD to the return you are filing.
  3. File a form 5329 requesting a waiver. 
  4. The IRS grants waivers when you have a good reason.

 

The IRS RMD Rules state: 

Consequence for failing to take required minimum distributions

If you do not take any distributions, or if the distributions are not large enough, you may have to pay a 25% excise tax on the amount not distributed as required.