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Asked 11/10/2008

How can I claim the major losses to my 401 K on my income tax form for 2008 ?

I had income of $13,000 from a job in 2008. I retired in June 2008 at age 69. I get a monthly social security check of $1000 . I am single and now want to take out all money in my 401 K in cash for my living expenses. Can I claim losses to my 401 K on my income tax return form? I own a home and itemize deductions. Does the money I take out of my 401K in cash simply add to my income for which I have to pay tax on? Is there a penalty?

 
 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/1 - Submitted 11/10/2008

Income from your 401K counts as income and you have to pay taxes on it according to your income bracket. You can not deduct losses from your 401K on your taxes because you have not paid any taxes on the money in the first place that went into the 401K.

 
 
 
 
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