Take Charge of Your 401K – Part 3
Cashing Out
In our last blog, we talked about taking your 401k to a new job. Another choice is to liquidate your old plan and receive the money directly. While it can be tempting to see your savings as a quick source of cash, cashing out may result in penalties and taxes.
Your 401(k) plan administrator will withhold 20 percent of your current account balance to prepay the tax you’ll owe. Remember, your 401(k) was funded with pre-tax dollars. Your account will pay federal, state, and local taxes.
Also, the IRS will consider your payout an early distribution and may assess a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty.
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What Should You do Next?
Whether you’re leaving your job to pursue other opportunities or are on the wrong side of the economic downturn, the transition can be a stressful experience. Discussing your situation with a financial professional can help you relax and explore all your choices.
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