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Early withdrawal of retirement money from a 401k can result in penalty fees and the funds are taxable, at the time of withdrawal, as ordinary income. If you have not reached the age of 59 1/2 when you decide to withdraw your money your penalty payment will be 10% of the amount withdrawn.

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