Before you pull the trigger, see the federal tax, state tax, 10% penalty, and the mandatory 20% withholding.
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Per IRC §3405(c), a 401(k) cash distribution requires 20% mandatory federal withholding. Direct trustee-to-trustee rollovers escape it. IRA distributions default to 10% but you can elect out.
SEPP under IRC §72(t)(2)(A)(iv) must run 5 years or to age 59½, whichever is later. Modifying the schedule triggers retroactive penalty on all prior payments. Call 689-331-5723 or email info@zerofusstaxes.com.