Inherited an IRA? Don’t assume you can wait until Year 10. The IRS is now enforcing annual distribution requirements for many beneficiaries, and missing them could trigger significant penalties and higher taxes.
The End of the “Wait and See” Era on Inherited IRAs: A 25% penalty could be waiting in the wings if you mishandle your Inherited IRA. As we head into 2026, the IRS grace period is officially over and the rules have crystallized.
By Ryan Turbyfill, MBA Financial Advisor The SECURE 2.0 Act is legislation that substantially changed retirement account rules. The main objective of the law is to encourage more workers to save for retirement. Some requirements are currently in place or will become...