FAQ - ANSWER
What distributions from a 401k are not subject to the 10% early withdrawal penalty?
Answer: There are only a couple of situations where the IRS will waive the 10% early withdrawal penalty.
- Your unreimbursed medical costs exceeds 7.5% of your income.
- There is a Qualified domestic Relations Order (QDRO) from the courts that mandate funds from your account go to a former spouse, child, or dependent.
- You’ve separated from service and were at least 55 years of age when you did so.
- You have elect a Section 72(t) retirement distribution.
- You are totally disabled.
- You have died and your beneficiary gets the money.