Skip Required Minimum Distributions the Right Way Without IRS Trouble

You're already worried about how high your 2026 tax bill will be, and you still haven't taken your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year. These could increase your tax liability by thousands of dollars, but skipping these withdrawals triggers a 25% penalty that'll likely cost you even more.

It might seem like you have no way out, but there actually is a way to satisfy your RMD without costing yourself a boatload in taxes. Here's what you need to do.

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