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    Jan 21, 2009, 11:57 AM
    Taxes on cashed out 401K
    Hi,
    We had a 401K cashed out in 2008... total value was $13276. With an outstanding loan of $4455. We got a cash out of $6160.

    We know that they withheld some taxes but are not sure if we are going to end up oweing more and if so what?
    Any advice would be helpful!
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    Jan 21, 2009, 01:42 PM
    You will pay a punitive 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty of $1,328, even if all of your expenses, deductions and credits completely wipe out any other tax liability.

    Further, $13,276 will be added to your other income to be taxed as ordinary income, probably at a tax rate of at least 15% and possibly higher.

    Finally, you will also have to pay state income taxes on the $13,276.

    BOTTOM LINE: Expect to pay somewhere between 25 - 46% in taxes on that 401K withdrawal.
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