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Fidelity MRD Calculator: Estimate Your Minimum Required Distribution

Use this calculator to estimate your Minimum Required Distribution (MRD) from your retirement accounts, such as Traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and other qualified plans. This tool primarily uses the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table, which applies to most account holders.

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Understanding Your Minimum Required Distribution (MRD) with Fidelity

As you approach retirement, understanding your Minimum Required Distribution (MRD) becomes a critical aspect of managing your retirement savings. For many individuals with tax-deferred accounts like Traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and other qualified plans, the IRS mandates that you begin withdrawing a certain amount each year once you reach a specific age. This is where the concept of MRD comes into play, and this calculator can help you estimate what you might need to withdraw.

What are Minimum Required Distributions (MRDs)?

Minimum Required Distributions (MRDs), sometimes referred to as Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), are the minimum amounts that retirement plan account owners must withdraw annually once they reach a certain age. These rules are set by the IRS to ensure that taxes are eventually paid on tax-deferred savings. Failing to take your MRD can result in significant penalties.

Who Must Take MRDs?

Generally, MRDs apply to owners of Traditional IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and 457(b) plans. Roth IRAs are an exception; the original owner of a Roth IRA is not subject to MRDs. However, beneficiaries of inherited Roth IRAs typically are.

The age at which MRDs begin has changed over time due to legislation like the SECURE Act and SECURE Act 2.0:

• If you were born in 1950 or earlier, your RMDs generally started at age 70½.
• If you were born between 1951 and 1959, your RMDs generally start at age 73.
• If you were born in 1960 or later, your RMDs generally start at age 75.

This calculator uses the current age 73 threshold for its primary calculation logic, but it's crucial to verify your specific RMD start age based on your birth year.

How the MRD Calculator Works

Our Fidelity MRD Calculator simplifies the estimation process by asking for two key pieces of information:

1. Previous Year-End Account Balance: This is the total value of your retirement account(s) as of December 31st of the year prior to the year for which you are calculating the MRD. For example, if you're calculating your 2024 MRD, you'd use your account balance from December 31, 2023.
2. Your Age (as of Dec 31st of current year): Your age in the year for which the MRD is being calculated is used to determine the appropriate distribution period from the IRS tables.

The calculator then applies the standard IRS formula using the Uniform Lifetime Table to provide an estimated MRD.

The MRD Calculation Formula

The basic formula for calculating your MRD is:

MRD = (Account Balance as of December 31st of Previous Year) / (Distribution Period from IRS Life Expectancy Tables)

The "Distribution Period" is a factor provided by the IRS based on your age. The most commonly used table for account owners is the Uniform Lifetime Table.

The Uniform Lifetime Table

The IRS Uniform Lifetime Table provides a distribution period for each age, which represents the number of years over which your retirement savings are expected to be distributed. This table is used by most account owners, including those whose beneficiaries are not their spouse, or whose spouse is not more than 10 years younger than them. The factors in this table are updated periodically by the IRS.

Important Considerations for Your MRD

• First RMD Year: For your very first MRD, you have the option to delay taking it until April 1st of the year following the year you reach your MRD age. If you choose to delay, you will have to take two MRDs in that subsequent year (your first RMD and your second year's RMD), which could have tax implications.
• Penalties: Failing to take your full MRD by the deadline can result in a significant penalty. The penalty is generally 25% of the amount not distributed, though it can be reduced to 10% if corrected promptly.
• Aggregating MRDs: If you have multiple Traditional IRAs, you can calculate the MRD for each IRA separately but withdraw the total amount from any one or more of your IRA accounts. However, this aggregation rule generally does not apply to 401(k)s or other employer-sponsored plans; MRDs from each 401(k) must typically be taken from that specific 401(k) account.
• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to an eligible charity. A QCD can count towards your MRD and is excluded from your taxable income, offering a tax-efficient way to fulfill your distribution requirement while supporting a cause.
• Spousal Beneficiaries: If your sole beneficiary is your spouse and they are more than 10 years younger than you, a different IRS table (the Joint Life Expectancy Table) may be used, which results in a longer distribution period and thus a smaller MRD. This calculator does not account for this specific scenario.
• Inherited IRAs: If you are a beneficiary of an inherited IRA, different rules and tables (like the Single Life Expectancy Table) apply depending on your relationship to the original owner and when they passed away. This calculator is designed for the original account owner.

Fidelity and Your MRDs

Fidelity, as a custodian of many retirement accounts, provides resources and statements to help you track your RMDs. While this calculator offers a helpful estimate, always refer to official statements from Fidelity or other custodians for your precise MRD amount, as they have your exact year-end balances and can apply specific rules to your accounts.

Disclaimer

This calculator provides an estimate based on the information you provide and the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table. It is not financial or tax advice. MRD rules can be complex and may vary based on your specific situation, account types, and beneficiary designations. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor or tax professional for personalized guidance regarding your Minimum Required Distributions.

Example Calculation:

Let's say you had a Traditional IRA balance of $500,000 as of December 31st of the previous year, and you will be 75 years old as of December 31st of the current year.

• Previous Year-End Account Balance: $500,000
• Your Age: 75

According to the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table, the distribution period for age 75 is 24.5.

Estimated MRD = $500,000 / 24.5 = $20,408.16

Therefore, your estimated Minimum Required Distribution for the current year would be approximately $20,408.16.