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# Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Information about RMDs including general FAQs, calculations and notifications, and tax withholding and reporting.
## Understanding RMDs
- [What is a required minimum distribution (RMD)?](https://knowledge.stratatrust.com/what-is-a-required-minimum-distribution)
- [When do I need to start taking RMDs?](https://knowledge.stratatrust.com/when-should-i-begin-taking-rmds-from-my-self-directed-ira)
- [Will STRATA automatically distribute my RMD to me?](https://knowledge.stratatrust.com/will-strata-automatically-distribute-my-rmd-to-me)
- [What happens if I fail to take my RMD?](https://knowledge.stratatrust.com/what-happens-if-i-fail-to-take-my-rmd)
## Calculating Your RMD
- [How is my RMD determined and will STRATA calculate it for me?](https://knowledge.stratatrust.com/how-is-my-rmd-calculated)
- [What happens to RMDs when an IRA owner passes away?](https://knowledge.stratatrust.com/how-are-rmds-handled-after-the-account-owner-has-passed-away)
- [Will I receive an RMD notification for an inherited IRA?](https://knowledge.stratatrust.com/will-i-receive-notification-for-an-rmd-on-an-inherited-ira)
## Taking Your RMD
- [What fees are associated with taking my RMD?](https://knowledge.stratatrust.com/what-fees-are-associated-with-taking-my-rmd)
- [How can my RMD be distributed?](https://knowledge.stratatrust.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-take-my-rmd-at-one-time-monthly-or-quarterly)
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