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Inherited Roth IRAs do not inherit the samecontribution and withdrawal rulesas the original retirement account, however.

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They have their own set of sometimes complex rules that depend on many factors.

Any taxable distribution must be reported as gross income.

So, do not view this as your retirement account, with thecommon applicable IRA rules.

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Failing to do so can result in penalties.

However, there are many factors that can affect what these look like.

These can get very nuanced.

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Below is an overview of the rules if the original account holder died in 2020 or later.

If the deceased wasnt old enough to take the minimum required distributions they must follow the 10-year rule.

If the beneficiary isnt considered aneligible designated beneficiary, their only option is to follow the 10- year rule.

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So its wise to consult a tax professional.

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