Guide to Early Distribution Penalty Exceptions for Distributions from Retirement Accounts ON DEMAND

Overview

Distributions from retirement accounts that occur before the account owner reaches age 59« are subject to a 10% additional tax, unless an exception applies. Eligibility for any of these exceptions is determined by several factors, including the type of account from which the distribution is made. Making a wrong move can result in a retirement account owner losing eligibility for an exception. In some cases, exceptions can only be claimed through proper reporting on the individual’s tax return.

Highlights

Early distribution penalty exceptions.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs.

Objectives

To be able to identify distributions that might be subject to the 10% early distribution penalty. To ensure that clients who qualified for the exceptions do not pay the 10% early distribution penalty because of conflicting tax reporting by IRA custodians and plan trustees. To understand the tax reporting requirements that apply to early distributions. To determine suitability for the substantially equal periodic payment program.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.