Your plan document must allow for
in-service withdrawals of after-tax contributions, and if it does not, may be amended to allow for such distributions.
During the first two years they are in the plan, SIMPLE IRA participants owe a 25% penalty for
in-service withdrawals before age 59 1/2.
We permit
in-service withdrawals from the 403(b) but not the 401(a).
I'm happy to have the opportunity to help participants with the 401(k) distribution and loan process.” Rachel will assist TriStar's clients and their employees with processing all requests for retirement plan loans, cash withdrawals, rollovers, required minimum distributions,
in-service withdrawals, hardship withdrawals, qualified domestic relations orders, and other daily administrative tasks.
1) Clients in your book of business over the age of 591/2 and still working: Discuss
in-service withdrawals.
While IRS guidelines generally permit 401(k) plans to offer penalty-free
in-service withdrawals, the first step for any client is to determine whether the plan itself actually contains provisions permitting these pre-retirement withdrawals.
New 401(k) loan issuance transactions declined approximately 5% year-over-year, and total 401(k) hardship and
in-service withdrawals fell nearly 8% year-over-year.
Many savvy financial professionals are increasingly looking to
in-service withdrawals to help clients reduce that risk and provide for a more balanced retirement strategy.
A participant loan is treated as a taxable distribution and likely to violate the prohibition on
in-service withdrawals.
Other plans may offer distribution options such as hardship and
in-service withdrawals. It is important to keep in mind that any withdrawals from a 401(k) account (excluding loans, unless they are not repaid), are taxable as ordinary income and may be subject to a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty if the participant is under age [59.sup.1/2].
* A participant spouse who has reached age 59 1/2 and whose pension plan permits
in-service withdrawals may transfer funds from his qualified plan to an IRA to avoid ERISA's preemption of state community property laws.
We currently have Roth option; however, want to offer conversion option, but not
in-service withdrawals. Still awaiting direction from recordkeeper and attorneys with regard to options.