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By age 73, retirees must begin annual required minimum distributions, or RMDs, which are taxed at income-tax rates of up to 37% rather than at capital-gains tax rates, which top out at 15%.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The seller promised the “teacup” pig would top out at 40 pounds and sent her on her way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Depending on income, capital-gains taxes top out at 20%, plus another 3.8% net investment income tax.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Death Valley is expected to top out at 115 degrees over the next few days.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024

He worked his pajama top out from under his back.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen