If you have just inherited a Roth IRA from your parent, spouse, or non-spouse, here are the rules for taxes and beneficiaries you need to know.

The death of a loved one is hard enough without the added stress of inherited accounts.

Dear Liz: I inherited my mother’s Roth IRA when she died in 2015 and have been taking yearly required minimum distributions based on my age. My spouse is my primary beneficiary on this inherited Roth ...

An inherited individual retirement account (IRA) is a potential financial windfall that may create new opportunities to achieve your financial goals. If you are a beneficiary currently or expect to be ...

Dear Liz: I inherited my mother’s Roth IRA when she died in 2015 and have been taking yearly required minimum distributions based on my age. My spouse is my primary beneficiary on this inherited Roth ...

Money in tax-deferred accounts comes with strings that heirs often aren’t expecting ...

I’m sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs are one of the most confusing things that most people will have to deal with. That's partially ...

A recent WSJ article highlights a critical alert for beneficiaries who inherited traditional IRAs after 2019: the window to take distributions is limited and time-sensitive. Under the post-SECURE Act ...

Inheriting an IRA from someone who was not your spouse can feel like a financial gift — until you meet the maze of rules with ...

There is an inherited IRA change for 2025 that could trigger an IRS penalty of up to 25% before year-end. Starting in 2025, certain non-spouse heirs, including adult children, must start taking ...

Dealing with the death of a loved one is hard enough. Having to navigate the complexities of inherited retirement accounts can add to that stress. But understanding your options can help you avoid a ...