Q. I turn 70½ in April 2014. My required minimum distribution can be taken anytime during 2014. Is it calculated on the balance in my IRA for 2013 or 2014? If I take it in 2014, the year I turn 70½, will I also have an RMD taken out Dec. 31, 2014, on the balance in my IRA in 2014? Will I have two RMDs in 2014?
A. Your RMD amount for each tax year is calculated for each account that is subject to the RMD, and is based on the preceding year’s ending account value.
