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re: 401K vs Buying Home
Posted on 8/11/14 at 10:23 pm to powerlineman
Posted on 8/11/14 at 10:23 pm to powerlineman
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I think you guys are too focused on the fact that he will have to pay a small penalty on his 401K for withdrawing early.
That is not the problem. The problem is what 13k in tax-deferred savings grows to over the next 30+ years compared to a paltry 8k after taxes today.
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Posted on 8/11/14 at 10:25 pm to mostbesttigerfanever
quote:
no penalty for first time home buyer, but still have ord income tax
I thought this was for a traditional IRA ($10,000 exempt), but not for a 401k.
Posted on 8/11/14 at 10:36 pm to Anfield Road
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I thought this was for a traditional IRA ($10,000 exempt), but not for a 401k.
Correct. Can't use the exemption for a 401(k) distribution.
To be honest, I don't know how he could take a full distribution while still working for the company. Most companies will not allow it unless there is a hardship waiver, and he doesn't seem like he would qualify.
Either way, this is a bad move. Wait, save, and buy later.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:14 am to slackster
quote:Incorrect. It is called a hardship withdrawal. The purchasing of a principal residence is allowed here:
Correct. Can't use the exemption for a 401(k) distribution.
The IRS code that governs 401k plans provides for hardship withdrawals only if:
Unreimbursed medical expenses for you, your spouse, or dependents.
Purchase of an employee's principal residence.
Payment of college tuition and related educational costs such as room and board for the next 12 months for you, your spouse, dependents, or children who are no longer dependents.
Payments necessary to prevent eviction of you from your home, or foreclosure on the mortgage of your principal residence.
For funeral expenses.
Certain expenses for the repair of damage to the employee's principal residence.*
ETA: There is a 10% penalty though, which may have been what you are referring to
This post was edited on 8/12/14 at 10:17 am
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:20 am to slackster
It doesn't seem worth it for such a small amount and given the current balance. If the OP had $200K and needed $20K for a down payment AND knew his employment was secure, it might make sense.
This post was edited on 8/12/14 at 11:27 am
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