Question: is required minimum distribution age changing?
Answer: Ouch! Under the new law, the required beginning date (RBD) is moved to age 72 from 70½, effective for individuals who reach age 70½ after December 31, 2019. Therefore, the timing of the initial RMD will now be age 72—not 70½. An added benefit: individuals will longer need to determine their 70½ birthday.