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One Big Beautiful Bill Leaves RMD Rules Intact for 73-Year-Olds

That means people turning 73 in 2026 must follow SECURE 2.0 timelines and face sizable taxable withdrawals unless they act with tax planning.

First RMDs Can Set Off a Tax Chain Reaction

Missed RMDs Cost Retirees Up to $1.7 Billion a Year

Vanguard Study Puts Missed RMD Penalties at Up to $1.7 Billion a Year

Retirees’ Year-End Must‑Do List: Take RMDs, Rebalance, Plan Next Year’s Cash Flow