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At age 70.5, the IRS requires individuals to start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their Traditional IRAs to ensure that taxes are paid on the money that was contributed tax-deferred. Failing to take RMDs may result in penalties and taxes on the amount not withdrawn.

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