SIE practice questionmediumRetirement Accounts – Rollover Rules
An individual receives a distribution from their employer's 401(k) and wants to avoid immediate taxation. What action should they take?
- AComplete a rollover into an IRA within 60 days✓ Correct answer
- BDeposit funds into a savings account
- CBuy mutual funds in a taxable account
- DTransfer funds to a Roth IRA without penalty
Explanation
Why A — Complete a rollover into an IRA within 60 days
Rolling over the distribution to an IRA within 60 days avoids immediate taxes and penalties. Depositing into a savings or taxable account triggers taxes, while transferring to a Roth IRA could result in taxes if not a qualified rollover.
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