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Don’t Get Hit With A 25% Penalty: What The New IRS Rule Means For Inherited IRAs

October 27, 2025

As the largest wealth transfer in U.S. history accelerates, millions of Americans are poised to inherit more than assets—they may also inherit unexpected tax headaches.

An Inherited IRA Can Boost Your Finances, But The New Finalized IRS Rules May Mean A Tax Headache

September 9, 2024

According to new, finalized IRS rules, if you inherited a retirement account in the past several years, it’s likely you’ll have to take distributions and pay taxes on all that money within 10 years. Before the new rule, heirs could “stretch” IRA withdrawals over their lifetime, which reduced yearly taxes.

New Inherited IRA Rules For Non-Spouses

August 19, 2024

As older generations are the biggest holders of retirement accounts, including the approximately $11.5 trillion held in IRAs today, a significant percentage of the assets is likely to be transferred through inheritance to non-spouse beneficiaries of all ages. Requirements for withdrawals from inherited IRA accounts can be complex so take time to understand the new rules, and consider consulting with a tax professional.

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Don’t Get Hit With A 25% Penalty: What The New IRS Rule Means For Inherited IRAsOctober 27, 2025 - 8:43 pm
As the largest wealth transfer in U.S. history accelerates, millions of Americans are poised to inherit more than assets—they may also inherit unexpected tax headaches.
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Tag Archive for: inherited ira rules

Don’t Get Hit With A 25% Penalty: What The New IRS Rule Means For Inherited IRAs

An Inherited IRA Can Boost Your Finances, But The New Finalized IRS Rules May Mean A Tax Headache

New Inherited IRA Rules For Non-Spouses

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