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Penalty for 401k withdrawal

Posted on 8/31/23 at 5:08 pm
Posted by Julz5198
Member since Mar 2023
575 posts
Posted on 8/31/23 at 5:08 pm
I heard that if you are over the age of 59.5 you don’t have to pay the 10% penalty that would normally apply. Is this correct? TIA
Posted by UltimaParadox
North Carolina
Member since Nov 2008
51558 posts
Posted on 8/31/23 at 5:32 pm to
Correct no more early withdraw penalty
Posted by TorchtheFlyingTiger
1st coast
Member since Jan 2008
2920 posts
Posted on 8/31/23 at 7:26 pm to
No penalty after 59.5 thats the standard 401k minimum penalty free withdrawal age.

Get penalty free access earlier using one of the following:

Leave employer in or after year you turn 55
Set up 72(t) SEPP at any age
Do a Roth conversion ladder and wait 5 years
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
91362 posts
Posted on 8/31/23 at 8:58 pm to
You’re still taxed on the money though. Have you considered any alternatives?
Posted by Julz5198
Member since Mar 2023
575 posts
Posted on 9/1/23 at 9:07 am to
Is there a medical exemption of some sort? Will need to dip into some of these funds for a cancer related issue
Posted by lsu for the win
Member since Jun 2022
1589 posts
Posted on 9/1/23 at 12:54 pm to
Torch is correct. I just learned about the Age 55 rule through one of my firm's clients. Check it out if that applies to you.
Posted by CharlesUFarley
Daphne, AL
Member since Jan 2022
900 posts
Posted on 9/1/23 at 7:26 pm to
Take note: The Rule of 55 only applies to 401k from the employer you leave when you are 55 or older. Any money in previous employer's 401K's or in IRA's is subject to early withdrawal penalties.

Posted by TorchtheFlyingTiger
1st coast
Member since Jan 2008
2920 posts
Posted on 9/1/23 at 7:58 pm to
True, but you may be able to rollover existing IRAs or previous employer 401k in order to consolidate before leaving current employer. Besides, hopefully you need some for after 59.5.
Posted by TorchtheFlyingTiger
1st coast
Member since Jan 2008
2920 posts
Posted on 9/1/23 at 8:00 pm to
Medical hardship withdrawals still incur taxes and 10% penalty if under 59.5.
Posted by go ta hell ole miss
Member since Jan 2007
14570 posts
Posted on 9/1/23 at 8:17 pm to
quote:

Is there a medical exemption of some sort? Will need to dip into some of these funds for a cancer related issue


You may also consider taking out a loan from your 401k. You pay interest, but it is paid back to your account.
Posted by BBONDS25
Member since Mar 2008
57177 posts
Posted on 9/1/23 at 9:37 pm to
quote:

Leave employer in or after year you turn 55 Set up 72(t) SEPP at any age Do a Roth conversion ladder and wait 5 years


This. 72(T) is an exception.
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