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harshainp
Feb 13, 2011, 05:08 PM
I changed my job. The previous employer closed my 401k account and refunded the money. Now I am preparing tax for 2010. I am little bit confused about where to report this in form 1040.Please advice.

AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 7, 2011, 03:03 PM
It is an early distribution of your 401K UNLESS you roll it over into an IRA or another 401K within 60 days of the date on the check.

You report it on Line 16a and 16b of Form 1040. You WILL have to pay a 10% Early withdrawal Penalty, which is shown on Line #58, unless you meet an exception that can be detailed on Form 5329.

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