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How to “Stretch” Your IRA
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“Stretch” IRA basics
Q: What Is a “Stretch” IRA?
A: A Strategy to Extend the Life of Your IRA
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Is a “stretch” IRA right for you?
Q: Will You Need Your IRA to Generate Income in Your Lifetime?
Your Answer Your Strategy
Yes No “stretch”
My spouse will need Delay “stretch”
No Consider “stretch”
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Is a “stretch” IRA right for you?
Q: Do You Have Young Beneficiaries Who Could Benefit From a “Stretch” Strategy?
Your Answer Your Strategy
Yes Consider “stretch”
No Consider charitable giving
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Benefits of a “Stretch” IRA
1. Extend the life of your IRA over your beneficiary’s
2. Maximize potential tax-deferred growth
3. Create a legacy for your heirs
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5 steps to maximize a “Stretch” IRA
1. Start early to accumulate assets
2. Delay income distributions in retirement
3. Take only minimum distributions once age 70½
4. Name designated beneficiaries
5. “Stretch” big with a Roth IRA conversion
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Age 22-65 Age 30-65 Age 40-65 Age 50-65$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000$1,595,961
$906,196
$434,001
$193,961
Start early
Contributions Compound Over Time – Ending Value of Maximum Annual IRA Contributions*
* The maximum allowable contribution for individuals under age 50 is $5,500 per year, and $6,500 per year for those age 50 and older.
Source: BlackRock. The example is hypothetical and does not represent any particular investment. Assumes 7% annual return.
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59.5 60.5 61.5 62.5 63.5 64.5 65.5 66.5 67.5 68.5 69.5 70.5$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
$180,000
$200,000
$220,000
No distributions until age 70½ 5% inflation-adjusted withdrawals, beginning age 59½
Age
Ac
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eDelay income distributions
$210,485
$102,393
Distributions Can Prematurely Deplete Savings – Impact of Delaying Distributions to Age 70½
Source: BlackRock. Assumes compounded annual return of 7%. 5% inflation-adjusted withdrawals based on beginning balance of each year. This example is hypothetical and does not represent any particular investment. May not represent the required minimum distribution after age 70½.
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70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85$80,000
$90,000
$100,000
$110,000
$120,000
$130,000
$140,000
7% return, required minimum withdrawal 7% return, 6% inflation-adjusted withdrawal
Age
Ac
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eTake minimum distributions
$128,656
$95,744
Distributions Can Have a Large Impact Over Time
Source: BlackRock. Assumes starting balance of $100,000 and compounded annual return of 7% over 15 years. Withdrawals are calculated using the balance at the beginning of the year. Required minimum distributions are calculated using the Uniform Lifetime Table. This example is hypothetical and does not represent any particular investment.
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Name beneficiaries to maximize “stretch”
Comparing Total Distribution to Stretch
“Shrink” “Stretch”
IRA with estate as beneficiary
Heirs choose to distribute all assets in a lump sum
IRA with 10-year-old grandchild named as beneficiary
Assets distributed over grandchild’s lifetime (72 years)
Value of inherited IRA $250,000Income Tax (28%) -$70,000
Total to Heirs $180,000
Total Lifetime Distributions $7,368,775Income Tax (28%) -$2,063,257
Total to Heirs $5,305,518(over 82-year life expectancy)
This example illustrates the benefit of naming an individual beneficiary rather than an estate. The value of the inheritance is $250,000. All examples assume 7% annual investment return. This example takes into account the effects of 28% income tax on distributions, but does not take any estate tax into account. This example assumes the IRA owner designated the beneficiary before the required beginning date and the first required minimum distribution was taken on or before December 31 of the year following the IRA owner’s death using the life expectancy method. For illustration only; results shown are not intended to represent the performance of any investment. Actual results may vary. Please keep in mind that possible changes in income tax rates, the impact of inflation and other risks may cause this investment to be less advantageous in the future.
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Name beneficiaries to maximize “stretch”
Beneficiary designations must satisfy the following for a “stretch” to be allowed:
All named beneficiaries must be individuals*
Individual must be a beneficiary as of the date of the owner’s death
Individual must remain a beneficiary as of September 30 of the year following the owner’s death
* Exceptions apply for certain trusts.
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Can a trust “stretch” an IRA?
Yes, provided the following conditions are met: The trust is valid under state law
The trust must be irrevocable or become irrevocable upon the owner’s death
Certain documentation regarding the trust beneficiaries is provided to the plan administrator or custodian by October 31 of the year following the owner’s death
The trust’s beneficiaries must be clearly identifiable
All beneficiaries must be individuals
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John Smith’s Living Trust Beneficiaries
Wife Age 65 50%
Children from previous marriage
John Age 40 25%
Jane Age 35 25%
Oldest trust beneficiary will determine the “stretch” period
Account can be stretched over a 21-year period.*
* Based on the single life expectancy table found in IRS Publication 590. For illustrative purposes only.
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Alternative to trust as beneficiary
Account can be stretched over 21, 43.6, and 48.5 years respectively.*
* Based on the single life expectancy table found in IRS Publication 590. For illustrative purposes only.
Primary beneficiary Wife: 50%
John Smith: 25%
Jane Smith: 25%
Contingent beneficiary John Smith’s Living Trust
Trust Beneficiaries
Wife Age 65 50%
Children from previous marriage
John Age 40 25%
Jane Age 35 25%
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Minors as beneficiaries
If a minor inherits property, court intervention is commonly required to determine who can act on behalf of the minor.
Consider using the following alternatives:
A trust
The Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA)
• John Smith C/F
• Jane Smith – UTMA – IL
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Default designations
It is important to know the default designations on your account. Traditional designations pass interest to surviving primary beneficiaries first.
Primary beneficiary Contingent beneficiary
John Smith(Owner)
Karen(Daughter)
33.3%
Doug(Grandson)
Ryan(Grandson)
Brittney(Granddaughter)
Brendan(Grandson)
Alex(Grandson)
Barbara(Daughter)
33.3%
John(Son)33.3%
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Default designations
It is important to know the default designations on your account. Traditional designations pass interest to surviving primary beneficiaries first.
Primary beneficiary Contingent beneficiary
John Smith(Owner)
Karen(Daughter)
50%
Doug(Grandson)
Ryan(Grandson)
Brittney(Granddaughter)
Brendan(Grandson)
Alex(Grandson)
Barbara(Daughter)
50%
John(Son)33.3%
Traditional Traditional
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Default designations
It is important to know the default designations on your account. Traditional designations pass interest to surviving primary beneficiaries first.
Primary beneficiary Contingent beneficiary
John Smith(Owner)
Karen(Daughter)
33.3%
Doug(Grandson)
Ryan(Grandson)
Brittney(Granddaughter)
Brendan(Grandson)
Alex(Grandson)
Barbara(Daughter)
33.3%
John(Son)33.3%
Traditional Traditional
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Per Stirpes designation
If a primary beneficiary is deceased or disclaims, his or her interest is split equally among his or her heirs. Children by representation is utilized as an alternative in some states.
Primary beneficiary Heirs of primary beneficiary
John Smith(Owner)
Karen(Daughter)
33.3%
Doug(Grandson)
Ryan(Grandson)
Brittney(Granddaughter)
Brendan(Grandson)
Alex(Grandson)
Barbara(Daughter)
33.3%
John(Son)33.3%
Per stirpes
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Per Stirpes designation
If a primary beneficiary is deceased or disclaims, his or her interest is split equally among his or her heirs. Children by representation is utilized as an alternative in some states.
Primary beneficiary Heirs of primary beneficiary
John Smith(Owner)
Karen(Daughter)
33.3%
Doug(Grandson)
Ryan(Grandson)
Brittney(Granddaughter)
Brendan(Grandson)
16.65%
Alex(Grandson)
16.65%
Barbara(Daughter)
33.3%
John(Son)
Per stirpes
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“Stretch” big with a Roth IRA conversion
† Reflects the use of $350,000 from taxable account to pay taxes on conversion to Roth IRA.
The above illustration is hypothetical, does not account for estate taxes and is not a predictor of the actual amounts that will be paid from the IRAs, which may be less than the amounts in the illustration because the actual rate of return and deferral period before the owner’s death may be considerably less than what has been assumed. There is no guarantee that a beneficiary will receive the amount projected in the illustration since the owner can elect to take distributions in any amount during his or her lifetime or give the funds to a charity upon death.
To Convert or Not to Convert a $1,000,000 Traditional IRA
Traditional IRA Roth IRA Conversion
Starting Value Inherited Value Value at End of “Stretch”
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
1.004.14
17.31
Starting Value Inherited Value Value at End of “Stretch”
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
1.35
4.53
Traditional IRA Roth IRATaxable account
Assumptions No withdrawals other than RMDs taken
Owner’s current age: 65 years
Owner’s age at death: 85 years
Beneficiary’s age at inheritance: 55 years
Beneficiary’s payout period: 28.7 years
IRA rate of return:7%
Taxable account after-tax return: 5.9%
Taxes paid from IRA upon conversion:35%
Taxes paid on all RMDs: 30%
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13.68
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Important notes
Investing involves risk. This material is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. The information contained herein is based on current tax laws, which may change in the future. BlackRock cannot be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss resulting from applying any of the information provided in this publication or from any other source mentioned. The information provided in these materials does not constitute any legal, tax or accounting advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for this type of advice.
Please see the Internal Revenue Service’s website at www.irs.gov for more information and rules about IRA distributions.
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