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Asked 11/11/2010

401k loan and cancellation

I have a loan outstanding from my current 401k plan. My company has announced that as of Jan 1 they will be cancelling the entire 401K plan.

What happens with my loan? Will I be forced to pay the full amount off immediately? Or will they force me to take the tax hit?

 
 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/2 - Submitted 11/12/2010

You are generally forced to pay the plan back if you are terminated. For this, you can contact your 401K vendor, they should have the answer for you. I can also contact your HR. They will inform you with the info.

 
 

Answer 2/2 - Submitted 11/12/2010

Even if they cancel the plan ,it is still in your name and own the account, you just cant contribute..you have several options...you going to pay tax and penalty for the loan you taken out if not paid in full after due date. renegotiate with the admenestrator of the plan i.e fidelity,,if possible convert your plan into roth ira. while taxes are still low....relax...

 
 
 
 
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