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tomo
Oct 16, 2006, 10:56 AM
i was let go by a company 3years ago i have a 401k plan there. I am wondering if i can withdraw these funds at this time.

RichardBondMan
Oct 30, 2006, 09:08 PM
i was let go by a company 3years ago i have a 401k plan there. I am wondering if i can withdraw these funds at this time.
Yes, but ask them to make sure, you will have to pay taxes on the entire distribution since you were granted a deduction for the contributions, if tax deferred in then it will be taxed coming out, unless you are at least 59 1/2 yrs old. Check into taking out a loan, no taxes then, just interest on what you borrow. Plan must permit loans, some do not.

rkim291968
Oct 30, 2006, 11:29 PM
You can always withdraw but there is a penalty on top of tax you pay if you are under certain age (59 1/2?). So, taking out a loan against your 401k may be better. The interest you pay goes into your 401k account so it is like an interest free loan.

ScottGem
Oct 31, 2006, 06:15 AM
Since you are no longer working there a loan is generally not a possibil;ity since the loan payments usually have to be from payroll deductions.

As noted, you can withdraw the money, but if you aren't of retirement age, you will pay a penalty. In addition the withdrawal is taxed as regular income.