Examining Roth IRAs, retired minimum distributions and tax implications

By Ed Slott

Published April 12, 2011 11:14 AM EDT Updated May 2, 2016 12:09 PM EDT 5 Min Read

With advisors and investors focused on tax season, Ed Slott returns with some quick answers on Roth IRAs, required minimum distributions and what all this means before (and after) April 18.

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Ed Slott, a CPA in Rockville Centre, New York, is an IRA distribution expert, professional speaker and author of several books on IRAs. He is also the founder of Ed Slott & Co. Follow him on … Read full bio

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