Tax year 2026

Required Minimum Distribution Calculator

Estimate a required minimum distribution by dividing the prior year-end balance by the distribution factor you provide.

The distribution factor is simplified and should be confirmed against current IRS tables.

Estimated required minimum distribution

Figures update when you calculate an estimate.

Required minimum distribution
$9,434
Distribution factor
26.5
Remaining account balance after distribution
$240,566

Notes

  • Uses a simplified distribution factor rather than an automatic IRS life expectancy table lookup.
  • Confirm the factor against the official IRS table for your age and tax year.

Disclaimer

For estimate purposes only. Results are based on the assumptions you enter and are not a substitute for professional advice. Actual tax, payroll, investment, and account results can differ materially, and the rules that apply may change over time. This calculator is not financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.

Assumptions

  • A single divisor is applied to the prior year-end balance.
  • Enter the official IRS life expectancy factor that applies to your situation.
  • The result is a planning estimate, not a filing calculation.

Limitations

  • Results are estimates for planning purposes only.
  • It does not model beneficiary rules, inherited accounts, or official IRS distribution tables.