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How can I determine what federal and state tax to withhold on an RMD from a retirement account?Thank you.
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Good question! I would start by checking with your financial institution first. The majority of IRAs automatically apply a 10% withholding on RMDs. So before you elect to withhold more, I would see what your current withholding elections are.

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Good question! I would start by checking with your financial institution first. The majority of IRAs automatically apply a 10% withholding on RMDs. So before you elect to withhold more, I would see what your current withholding elections are.

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