RayW7
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Retirement tax questions

For a Traditional IRA the $10,000 exclusion is for First Time Home Purchase.  If you are over 59 1/2 you can withdraw for any reason without a penalty however the withdrawal will be taxed as ordinary income.  See link below-

 

Note:  If you withdrew the money due to a COVID related issue and you are under 59 1/2 the penalty would be waived and you would have the option to spread the tax over a three year period.

You do not have to test positive for COVID but be financially impacted by COVID-19 for you or anyone in your house hold.  See link below-

 

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