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Asked 8/3/2009

Whar penalties and taxes owed on cashing in 401k

I am 67 1/2 and would like to pay off my credit cards. I have an old 401k that I would like to use. What penalties and
taxes am I looking at?

 
 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/2 - Submitted 8/3/2009

You would be looking at 20% tax being withheld when they send you the check.... the 10% penalty will no longer apply ...
If you transfer to an IRA, then withdraw the funds, they do not have to withhold 20% but it would be counted as income for the year...
Depends on if you want to pay the 20% now.. or the tax next year based on income.
401(k)'s have to withhold 20% on any distribution./

 
 

Answer 2/2 - Submitted 10/31/2009

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. Since you are older than 59 1/2, you will not pay ay penalties on the amount you withdraw.

2. You will pay income tax on the amount you withdraw at the end of the year, just as if you had a job and had earned that amount at your job.

 
 
 
 
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