Beneficiary IRA – de minimis RMDs?

A new client in her early 50’s has a small (now $12K) ben IRA inherited in 2015. She took one $5K distribution several years ago. We’re checking as to whether RMDs were taken, which would now be in the $300 range. She has no recollection.

Is there a de minimis condition that would apply?

If not, and if it turns out that RMDs were not taken, please recommend how to set this right.

Thank you!



She could make up the missed RMDs (none for 2020), make a distribution, and then file Form 5329 for each of the missed years to request the penalty be waived. Taxes will be due for the year distributed.

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