Required minimum distributions (RMDs) must commence from a traditional IRA by April 1, following the year when the IRA owner attains age 72. An RMD must be taken from the IRA in each subsequent year. Failure to take an RMD will result in a 50% penalty on the amount that was not distributed. RMDs that represent deductible contributions and all earnings are taxed as ordinary income. RMDs that represent deductible contributions are tax-free.

Required Minimum Distribution method. Distribution is determined according to the rules for determining RMDs. The IRA owner’s account balance is divided annually by a factor using an approved IRS life expectancy table.

Amortization method. Annual payments are determined by amortizing an individual’s account balance over several years, based on a reasonable interest rate and their life expectancy as determined by an approved IRS table. The annual payout is fixed and thus does not fluctuate year-to-year.

Annuitization method. The annuitization method is similar to the amortization method in that it uses a reasonable interest rate and life expectancy factor but also introduces a mortality table prescribed by IRS regulation to distribute the IRA account as if it were an annuity. Annuity factors are provided by the IRS, and the present value is determined using a reasonable interest rate. The annual payout is fixed at the time distributions commence and does not vary year-to-year.

Neither the amortization nor the annuitization method allows the payment schedule to be changed from one year to the next. An individual who begins their 72(t) payment schedule with distributions calculated using either method can make a one-time switch to the RMD method—without the switch being deemed a modification. However, there is no option to switch back to the amortization or annuitization method from the RMD method.

Although the RMD method does not use an interest rate, all three methods do use Life Expectancy tables.

IRS Notice 2022-6 indicates that new IRS life expectancy tables may be used for 72(t) payment schedules starting in 2022 and must be used for 72(t) payment schedules starting in 2023. The Notice also indicates that a modification will not occur if, while using the RMD method, an individual switches from using the old life expectancy tables to the new tables.

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