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401k withdrawal birth of a child in 2021

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April 18, 2023
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I had a child in March 2021 and withdrew from my 401k in May 2022. My understanding is the Secure act allowed for the withdrawal. Can I put in the $5,000 for birth expenses? Thank you!

KrisD15

There is an exception to the penalty tax if the distribution was used to pay medical expenses, but not specifically for a birth of a child.

The medical expenses would need to be over 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

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r_twin7Author

The link references a 401k loan. I took an early distribution. There is an exception in TurboTax for birth or adoption of a child. Not certain your answer applied to my question.

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DanaB27

Yes, there is an exception to the 10% penalty for "distributions up to $5,000 that are made to you from a defined contribution plan if the distribution is a qualified birth or adoption distribution" (IRS).

"A qualified birth or adoption distribution is any distribution from an applicable eligible retirement plan if made during the 1-year period beginning on the date on which your child was born or the date on which the legal adoption of your child was finalized" (IRS)

It seems your distribution was too late to qualify.

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