The Apex Advisor - IRS Releases RMD Reversal Guidance for 2020

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The Apex Advisor - IRS Releases RMD Reversal Guidance for 2020

Retirement savers were given the opportunity to forgo Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) for 2020 as part of the CARES Act, which was passed into law in March of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This RMD relief applies to all types of IRAs (except Roth IRAs which do not require RMDs in the first place), 401(k), 403(b) and even includes inherited accounts. This benefit allows account holders to reduce their taxable income for calendar year 2020 and to preserve the tax deferred growth offered by these accounts for a bit longer. Of course, those that need the funds for living expenses are permitted to still take distributions as normal.

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The Apex Advisor - You Can't Win a Race by Going Backwards

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The CARES Act rule changes giving easier access to retirement funds will certainly act as a much needed lifeline for many Americans in desperate need. For those that are not in dire need for short term funding, however, taking advantage of the ability to access retirement funds without penalty can be expected to have tremendous negative effects on a retirement savings plan. It would amount to shifting a race car into reverse during a race.

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Jeff DeHaan

Jeffrey DeHaan, CFP® is a Partner with Clearwater Capital Partners. Jeff primarily works with a select group of successful business owners and professionals, along with their families, to achieve their unique visions of their financial futures. Focusing on the interdependence between portfolio management, retirement planning, gift planning, estate planning and risk management, Jeff endeavors to give his clients a clear path to their goals and a solid framework for decision making.