How Do Inherited IRA's Work For Non-Spouse Beneficiaries?

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The SECURE Act was signed into law on December 19, 2019 which completely changed the distribution options that are available to non-spouse beneficiaries. One of the major changes was the elimination of the “stretch provision” which previously allowed non-spouse beneficiaries to rollover the balance into their own inherited IRA and then take small required minimum distributions over their lifetime.

That popular option was replaced with the new 10 Year Rule which will apply to most non-spouse beneficiaries that inherit IRA’s and other types of retirements account after December 31, 2019.

New Rules For Non-Spouse Beneficiaries Years 2020+

The article and Youtube video listed below will provide you with information on: 

  • New distribution options available to non-spouse beneficiaries

  • The new 10 Year Rule

  • Beneficiaries that are grandfathered in under the old rules

  • SECURE Act changes

  • Old rules vs New rules

  • New tax strategies for non-spouse beneficiaries

 https://www.greenbushfinancial.com/new-rules-for-non-spouse-beneficiaries-of-retirement-accounts-starting-in-2020/ 

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New Rules For Non Spouse Beneficiaries Of Retirement Accounts Starting In 2020
New Rules For Non Spouse Beneficiaries Of Retirement Accounts Starting In 2020

The SECURE Act was signed into law on December 19, 2019 and with it comes some very important changes to the options that are available to non-spouse beneficiaries of IRA’s, 401(k), 403(b), and other types of retirement accounts

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