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When can you withdrawal from 401k?

Updated: 9/18/2023
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Typically, you're able to withdrawal from a 401k if you're atleast Age 59 1/2 and older or if you're no longer employed with the Company that the 401k you were contributing to belongs to. However, some companies offer in-service withdrawals. Those are typically withdrawals from monies that you contributed on an after-tax basis, withdrawals from monies that your employer contributed on your behalf into the plan, and hardship withdrawals. Hardship withdrawals typically require you to complete a Hardship Withdrawal Application and send it in with proof of your hardship need. The qualifying reasons for a harship are typically: Prevention of eviction/foreclosure, Unreimbursed medical expenses, Post Secondary Education, Funeral/Burial expenses, Repair to your primary residence that qualifies as a casualty deduction expense for tax purposes, or Purchase of a primary residence. Some companies may honor other reasons as being a Qualified Hardship Reason. The best way to know if you're able to take a withdrawal from your 401k would be to contact your Plan Administrator or Reference your Summary Plan Description.

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