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  2. May 31, 2024 · A hardship withdrawal from a 401(k) retirement account is for large, unexpected expenses. Unlike a 401(k) loan, the funds need not be repaid. But you must pay taxes on the amount of the...

  3. Sep 5, 2024 · A 401 (k) hardship withdrawal is a penalty-free way to withdraw funds from your 401 (k) before age 59½ in the event of "immediate and heavy financial need," as...

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  4. Apr 27, 2023 · To qualify for a 401 (k) hardship withdrawal, you must have a 401 (k) plan that permits hardship withdrawals. Employers are not required to allow hardship withdrawals, so access can...

  5. May 22, 2024 · A 401(k) hardship withdrawal, also called a hardship distribution, is a type of withdrawal from your 401(k). These withdrawals must be for specific financial needs, and you’re only allowed to withdraw enough money to pay for the financial need.

  6. Aug 19, 2024 · Many 401 (k) plans allow you to withdraw money before you actually retire to pay for certain events that cause you a financial hardship. For example, some 401 (k) plans may allow a hardship distribution to pay for your, your spouse’s, your dependents’ or your primary plan beneficiary’s: medical expenses, funeral expenses, or.

  7. Feb 1, 2023 · As the name implies, 401 (k) hardship withdrawals are designed to let participants withdraw money from their retirement plans if they’re facing certain financial hardships. But the IRS’ definition of hardship is rather broad. Hardship withdrawals are currently allowed for one of the following reasons:

  8. Aug 30, 2024 · A hardship withdrawal is a one-time, fixed amount of money pulled from your 401 (k), intended to cover what the IRS calls an “immediate and heavy financial need.” Compared with a 401 (k) loan,...