Tax Law Insights

Most people are familiar with the significant income tax benefits of contributing to a qualified retirement plan such as a 401(k) plan, or an individual retirement accounts (IRA). One advantage of these types of arrangements is the taxpayer has significant flexibility and control on the timing of the receipt of income from the qualified retirement plan or IRA. However, this flexibility is not unlimited and Congress has enacted very specific rules that require annual distributions from these plans.

Unless certain limited exceptions apply, annual distributions must begin by April ...