Inherited Roth IRA by non-spousal beneficiary
If a non-spose beneficiary inherits a Roth IRA, do they have to take RMDs AND have the account depleted within 10 years?
If a non-spose beneficiary inherits a Roth IRA, do they have to take RMDs AND have the account depleted within 10 years?
Permalink Submitted by Alan - IRA critic on Sat, 2021-01-23 16:48
If the 10 year rule applies, there are no annual RMDs required. The only requirement is that the inherited Roth is drained by the end of the 10 year period. And since distributions will be non taxable, waiting until the end of the 10 year period will allow more time for the inherited Roth to generate tax free earnings. However, if the beneficiary is an eligible designated beneficiary (eg disabled or not more than 10 years younger than the decedent), then the 10 year rule does not apply and life expectancy RMDs must be taken out each year.
Permalink Submitted by Stephen Hodson on Sat, 2021-01-23 21:07
Great explanation. Thanks alot