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A 68-Year-Old With $850,000 in a Traditional IRA Is Sitting on a Six-Figure Tax Bill. Here’s How Retirees Shrink It.

A 68-year-old has a five-year window before RMDs begin at 73, which is the prime opportunity to shrink a six-figure IRA tax bill.

Source 24/7 Wall St. · via Yahoo Finance AI Summary Published July 24, 2026 Brief Under 1 min brief
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A 68‑year‑old’s $850,000 traditional IRA is subject to an IRS claim that could amount to a six‑figure tax liability. The period for contesting the assessment is shorter than many retirees expect. A newly enacted temporary senior deduction, effective through 2028, alters the calculation of the tax burden. This change means retirees must act quickly to reduce the potential liability.

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