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What requirement exists with regard to distributions from Traditional IRAs?

Distributions can occur at any time without penalties

Distributions must meet Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)

Distributions from Traditional IRAs must meet Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) rules, which is why this answer is correct. According to IRS regulations, individuals are required to begin taking distributions from their Traditional IRAs starting at age 73 (as of 2023) to ensure that the funds are eventually withdrawn and taxed appropriately. This rule is designed to prevent people from accumulating tax-deferred savings indefinitely.

While it's true that distributions can be taken at any time, option A is misleading because distributions taken before age 59½ may incur a penalty unless specific conditions apply. Additionally, option C is not accurate since distributions can occur before retirement age, though they may be subject to penalties and taxes. Lastly, option D does not apply in this context; while rollovers between IRAs can be done without tax implications, distributions themselves from a Traditional IRA are generally taxable as income.

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Distributions are allowed only upon reaching retirement age

Distributions are tax-free if rolled over

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