If you've inherited a pretax individual retirement account since 2020, you could face a sizable tax bill without proper planning, experts say.
Previously, heirs could take inherited IRA withdrawals over their lifetime, known as the "stretch IRA."
The 10-year rule can mean higher yearly taxes for certain heirs, particularly for higher earners with bigger IRA balances.
Shortening the 10-year withdrawal window can compound the issue, experts say.
For example, Smith has seen people lose eligibility for the electric vehicle tax credit, worth up to $7,500, by taking a large inherited IRA withdrawal in a single year.
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