In 2026 the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table divides the prior year-end balance by a set factor for each age. At 73 the factor is 26.5, so a $1,000,000 IRA has a required minimum distribution of $37,736. At 75 the factor is 24.6 ($40,650) and at 80 it is 20.2 ($49,505).
RMD by balance and age
| Account balance | Age 73 (÷26.5) | Age 75 (÷24.6) | Age 80 (÷20.2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $9,434 | $10,163 | $12,376 |
| $500,000 | $18,868 | $20,325 | $24,752 |
| $750,000 | $28,302 | $30,488 | $37,129 |
| $1,000,000 | $37,736 | $40,650 | $49,505 |
| $2,000,000 | $75,472 | $81,301 | $99,010 |
Each cell is the balance divided by that age's Uniform Lifetime Table factor. The percentage of the balance rises every year as the factor falls.
Methodology
Computed by dividing each balance by the 2026 IRS Uniform Lifetime Table III factor (RMD_TABLE in QuantCalc's canonical tax-constants mirror). See the full 2026 RMD table dataset.
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Changelog
- v2026.1 — first publication. Figures computed from the 2026 tax-constants mirror and committed datasets.
Cite this dataset
QuantCalc Research (2026). What is the required minimum distribution (RMD) at age 73, 75, and 80 in 2026?. https://quantcalc.app/answers/rmd-at-age-73-75-80/ (accessed <date>).
BibTeX
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title = {What is the required minimum distribution (RMD) at age 73, 75, and 80 in 2026?},
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