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The Top 3 Rules You Must Know
Before Doing any Transactions with Your Retirement Accounts

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Distributions + Roth Conversions

Early Distribution + RMD + Roth Accounts

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Beneficiary Options

Spouse beneficiary + nonspouse + nonperson

The Cost of Mistakes

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The
Risks

10% Penalty

Exceptions

The early distribution penalty that applies to distributions taken before you reach age 59 ½ . Know the exceptions.

6% Excise Tax

Ineligible contributions

The cost of exceeding your contribution limits. 6% excise per year unless properly corrected.

RMD excise tax

Owners and Beneficiaries

The cost of not taking required distributions by the applicable deadline.

Term Of The Day

Definition A test that must be performed for defined benefit plans , to ensure that the plan benefits at least the lesser of -- 50 employees of the employer, or the greater of -- 40 percent of all employees of the employer, or 2 employees (or if there is only 1 employee, such employee). Does not apply to defined contribution plans Referring Cite IRC § 401(a)(26), Treas. Reg. §1.401(a)(26)-7(a) Additional Helpful Information The plan must satisfy the test on each day of…

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