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Many retirees who turned 72 prior to July 1, 2021, are up against a potentially costly tax deadline. Folks that age who own certain types of retirement accounts generally must withdraw what the IRS calls a “ required minimum distribution,” or RMD, by Dec. 31. If they miss this deadline, they face a whopping 50% tax penalty — which could translate to hundreds or thousands of dollars. It’