JBerg
Oct 25, 2006, 03:11 PM
Hello,
I have been living in the US since 1996. I am married to a US Citizen. We plan to move to my home country, Czech Republic, in 6 years (2013). I have less than 100K in my 401K account now, however, with my current contributions, I will likely have around 230K at 2013 (depending on the market, of course).
I believe that after we move, my status will change to the non-resident alien. I will also be only 46 years old at that time and not eligible to withdraw without penalty until 59-1/2. What is the best way for me to utilize my 401K: 1) at the age of 46 and 2) without a tax penalty? I realize that I may not be able to enjoy both, just looking for the best option.
A separate question: If I chose to keep my money in the US 401K until the age of 59-1/2, can I then receive distributions being a non-resident alien? Or, do I need to roll the money over to another account?
Thank you.
Jarmila
I have been living in the US since 1996. I am married to a US Citizen. We plan to move to my home country, Czech Republic, in 6 years (2013). I have less than 100K in my 401K account now, however, with my current contributions, I will likely have around 230K at 2013 (depending on the market, of course).
I believe that after we move, my status will change to the non-resident alien. I will also be only 46 years old at that time and not eligible to withdraw without penalty until 59-1/2. What is the best way for me to utilize my 401K: 1) at the age of 46 and 2) without a tax penalty? I realize that I may not be able to enjoy both, just looking for the best option.
A separate question: If I chose to keep my money in the US 401K until the age of 59-1/2, can I then receive distributions being a non-resident alien? Or, do I need to roll the money over to another account?
Thank you.
Jarmila