Retirement - United States

    Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Calculator

    Compute annual RMD using prior December 31 account balance and the IRS distribution period factor.

    Tax year: 2026Last updated: May 23, 2026Formula: prior year-end balance / IRS factorUniform Lifetime workflowWithholding planning view
    Inputs

    Configure your scenario

    Enter account balance, IRS factor, and withholding rate to estimate your RMD.

    Account balance

    $650,000

    Annual RMD

    $24,528

    Net distribution

    $22,075

    Age 73

    Breakdown

    Detailed estimate

    Modeled annual RMD
    $24,528
    Estimated tax withholding
    $2,453
    Estimated net cash distribution
    $22,075
    FAQ

    RMD - quick answers

    Why do I manually enter the distribution period factor?+

    Different tables and beneficiary cases can apply. Entering the official IRS factor keeps the result aligned with your exact situation.

    What if this is my first RMD year?+

    The first RMD can often be delayed until April 1 of the following year, but then two RMDs may occur in that same calendar year.

    Sources & Act Reference

    RMD calculation references

    Annual balance basis

    RMD uses account value as of the prior year-end date.

    Life-expectancy divisor

    Applicable IRS table factor determines the distribution minimum for the year.

    Rule Trace

    Applied rule and official references

    Applied rule: RMD = prior Dec 31 balance / applicable IRS life-expectancy factor

    Compliance checklist

    Confirm account type, spouse-beneficiary status, inherited-account rules, and first-RMD deadline before distribution.

    Smart Insight

    Estimated annual RMD is $24,528 for age 73.