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Inherited IRA Calculator (10-Year Rule)

SECURE Act 2020 forces most non-spouse beneficiaries to fully withdraw the account within 10 years. Compute the year-by-year withdrawal that minimizes lifetime tax (front-load, level, back-load strategies).

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SECURE Act 2020 forces most non-spouse beneficiaries to fully withdraw the account within 10 years. Compute the year-by-year withdrawal that minimizes lifetime tax (front-load, level, back-load strategies).

Detailed instructions, formula notes, and US-context guidance shown in the calculator above.

Disclaimer: Estimate only. Consult a qualified professional for decisions with major financial, legal, or health consequences.

Inherited IRA Calculator (10-Year Rule)

SECURE Act 2020: most non-spouse beneficiaries must fully withdraw inherited IRA within 10 years. Choosing withdrawal sequence affects lifetime tax bill substantially.

Total After-Tax (10 years)
$525,025
Total withdrawn$690,822
Total tax paid$165,797
Year 1$50,000 ($12,000 tax)
Year 2$53,500 ($12,840 tax)
Year 3$57,245 ($13,739 tax)
Year 4$61,252 ($14,701 tax)
Year 5$65,540 ($15,730 tax)
Year 6$70,128 ($16,831 tax)
Year 7$75,037 ($18,009 tax)
Year 8$80,289 ($19,269 tax)
Year 9$85,909 ($20,618 tax)
Year 10$91,923 ($22,062 tax)

If original owner was already taking RMDs at death, annual RMDs are required years 1-9 plus full distribution by year 10. Eligible Designated Beneficiaries (spouse, minor child, disabled) qualify for life-expectancy stretch.

Frequently Asked Questions

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SECURE Act 2020 forces most non-spouse beneficiaries to fully withdraw the account within 10 years. Compute the year-by-year withdrawal that minimizes lifetime tax (front-load, level, back-load strategies).
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Detailed instructions, formula notes, and US-context guidance shown in the calculator above.
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