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Inherited IRA

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An account opened by someone who has received retirement funds from a deceased person's IRA. The rules for inherited IRAs vary significantly based on whether the beneficiary is a spouse or non-spouse, and when the original owner died. The SECURE Act changed requirements so most non-spouse beneficiaries must withdraw all funds within 10 years.

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