RMD Calculator — Calculate Your Required Minimum Distributions

RMD Calculator

Calculate your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from retirement accounts with our comprehensive calculator. Determine withdrawal amounts based on IRS life expectancy tables and account balances.

Step 1: Account Information

73
Not applicable

About RMDs

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are amounts that retirement plan account owners must withdraw annually starting at age 72 (73 if born after 1959). Failure to take RMDs results in a 25% penalty tax.

Step 2: Calculation Parameters

5%
22%

Life Expectancy Tables

The IRS uses three life expectancy tables to calculate RMDs: Uniform Lifetime (most retirees), Joint and Last Survivor (if spouse is sole beneficiary and more than 10 years younger), and Single Life (inherited IRAs).

RMD Calculation Results

Summary
10-Year Projection
IRS Tables

This Year’s Required Minimum Distribution

$9,124
For a $250,000 Traditional IRA at age 73
Distribution Period
27.4 years
Life Expectancy Factor
27.4
After-Tax Distribution
$7,117
Remaining Balance
$242,626

10-Year RMD Projection

Year Age Beginning Balance RMD Amount After-Tax Distribution Ending Balance

IRS Uniform Lifetime Table (Ages 72-100+)

Age Distribution Period Life Expectancy Factor Sample RMD for $100k

RMD Calculation Formula

RMD = Account Balance ÷ Life Expectancy Factor

To calculate your RMD: Divide your retirement account balance as of December 31 of the previous year by the distribution period from the applicable IRS life expectancy table.

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