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 individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and the deferral of the income earned by the retirement account is a material income benefit. However, as we have previously discussed, there are very specific rules that require annual distributions from these plans. Unless certain limited exceptions apply, these distributions must begin by April 1 following the year in which the employee attains age 70 1/2. These annual distributions are typically ...