Although funds placed in
a designated qualifying retirement account may be accessed at any time in your life, if you take a distribution from a Traditional IRA or a 401 (k) plan before you turn 59 1/2, you'll more than likely face an additional 10 percent early distribution tax, in addition to income taxes on all funds prematurely withdrawn.
Not exact matches
(If you buy a longevity annuity within an IRA, 401 (k) or similar
retirement account, you'll want to be sure it's been
designated a QLAC, or
Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract, and that you limit your investment to the lesser of $ 125,000 or 25 % of your
account value.)
If you decide to go with a longevity annuity and plan to buy it within a 401 (k), IRA or similar
retirement account, make sure you go with one that meets the new Treasury Dept. regulations and has been
designated a QLAC, or
Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract.
By contrast, contributions to a Roth IRA or a
designated Roth
account in an employer
retirement plan do not reduce current income, but
qualified withdrawals — including any earnings — are generally free of federal income tax as long as they meet certain conditions.