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401K Withdrawal subject to Early Withdrawal penalty?

JennyRake1
Level 1

I have a client who withdrew $150,000 from his 401k to buy his primary residence. He is not a first-time home buyer but he is a publice service employee who turned 51 in 2021. Is he subject to the early withdrawal penalty? From my understanding, he would be exempt if he had retired or been separated from service.

 

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qbteachmt
Level 15

You might want to bookmark this table:

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-tax-on-early-distri...

You have a hardship approval, that is up to the plan administrator. That's not an IRS issue.

Now, read this:

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/081815/can-i-take-my-401k-buy-house.asp

Homebuyer has no provision, and neither is being over 50 while still working there.

It's all completely taxable + penalty.

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