Required Minimum Distribution at Age 80
At age 80, the 2026 IRS Uniform Lifetime distribution period is 20.2. Divide your retirement account balance as of December 31 last year by 20.2 to get this year's RMD - about 4.95% of the balance.
RMD at age 80 by balance (2026)
| Dec 31 balance | RMD | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $12,376 | $1,031 |
| $500,000 | $24,752 | $2,063 |
| $1,000,000 | $49,505 | $4,125 |
The required share rises every year as the factor shrinks. At age 79 the factor was 21.1 (4.74%). At age 81 it falls to 19.4 (5.15%). See the full RMD calculator and Uniform Lifetime Table.
Age 80 RMD questions
What is the RMD factor for age 80?
For 2026 the IRS Uniform Lifetime Table distribution period at age 80 is 20.2. You divide your December 31 prior-year balance by 20.2, which works out to about 4.95% of the account.
When must I take the age-80 RMD?
By December 31 of the year you turn 80. The only exception is your very first RMD, which can be delayed to April 1 of the following year. Missing it triggers a 25% excise tax on the shortfall (10% if corrected within two years).
Does a Roth IRA have an RMD at 80?
No. Roth IRAs have no required minimum distribution for the original owner at any age. This factor applies to traditional IRAs and pre-tax workplace plans.