Critical Choices for IRA Beneficiaries
Retirement account holders aren't the only ones who need to plan how to make prudent investment selections, minimize taxation and strategize when to take withdrawals. Perhaps you are the designated beneficiary of a traditional IRA or recently inherited one. If you don't effectively manage your inherited accounts, you may be penalized if you are unaware of the complex rules, restrictions and deadlines involved. You need that know-how to make crucial choices upon inheritance and avoid irrational last-minute decisions.
While some beneficiaries may rush to liquidate their newly inherited funds by taking the lump sum option, it may cost 40% or more in immediate losses on the account balance from federal income taxes.
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