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I Inherited a $400k IRA. The 10-Year Rule Could Hand the IRS a Third of It Unless I Act Now

calendar_today July 28, 2026 person SmartAsset Team domain smartasset

The IRS generally gives you 10 years to empty an inherited IRA, but that flexibility can work against you. Waiting until the deadline to withdraw may mean taking the entire balance in a shorter window, and larger withdrawals could push you into a higher tax bracket. Taking smaller amounts over the full decade could help […] The post I Inherited a $400k IRA.

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