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Introduction

Section 6. Definitions.

Internal Revenue Bulletin 2002-24 · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States

6.1. Designated beneficiary. The individual who is designated as the beneficiary under section of the plan and is the designated beneficiary under section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code and section 1.401(a)(9)–1, Q&A-4, of the Treasury regulations.

6.2. Distribution calendar year. A calendar year for which a minimum distribution is required. For distributions beginning before the participant’s death, the first distribution calendar year is the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year which contains the participant’s required beginning date. For distributions beginning after the participant’s death, the first distribution calendar year is the calendar year in which distributions are required to begin pursuant to section 2.2.

6.3 Life expectancy. Life expectancy as computed by use of the Single Life Table in section 1.401(a)(9)–9 of the Treasury regulations.

6.4. Required beginning date. The date specified in section of the plan.

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(Check and complete section 1 below if any required minimum distributions for the 2002 distribution calendar year were made in accordance with the § 401(a)(9) Final and Temporary Regulations.)

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