RMD

Retirement rules continue to evolve, and 2025 brings several important updates that could affect how much you save, when you access your funds, and how you manage taxes in retirement. Recent changes under the SECURE 2.0 Act have increased contribution limits, introduced new catch-up opportunities for older savers, and pushed back the age for required minimum distributions (RMDs).

Large IRA or 401(k) balances can trigger Medicare surcharges through IRMAA once Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) begin at age 73. Even modest withdrawals can push income over IRMAA thresholds, raising Medicare Part B and D premiums. Strategies like Roth conversions, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and delaying Social Security can help reduce future IRMAA exposure. Speak with a Whitaker-Myers advisor to protect your retirement income.

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