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The $210,000 QLAC Carve-Out That Defers RMDs Past 85 and Protects the Senior Deduction

June 3, 2026

The 2026 QLAC limit is $210,000. How carving it out of an IRA defers RMDs past 85, lowers MAGI, and protects the senior deduction and Medicare premiums.

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The $210,000 QLAC Carve-Out That Defers RMDs Past 85 and Protects the Senior Deduction

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