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Skipjack
Jan 28, 2008, 11:32 AM
Hello - I'd appreciate some help here. I'm leaving my present F/T job to start my own machine shop and I'd like to know if there is a consideration in the laws regarding 401k for doing this?

Thanks! - Skip

ScottGem
Jan 28, 2008, 11:35 AM
Nope. If you use the funds you will have to pay the 10% penalty and any tax liability.

Skipjack
Jan 28, 2008, 05:15 PM
Scott,

Thanks a bunch man! Well, the business will foot this as it's first bill. -Skip