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Can a retired public service employee (firefighter) withdraw money from an IRA prior to age 59 1/2 without paying a 10% penalty?
Do I have to fill out a special form to claim that I am a retired firefighter?
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Can a retired public service employee (firefighter) withdraw money from an IRA prior to age 59 1/2 without paying a 10% penalty?
Several Federal Income Tax benefits available to public safety personnel.
1. Pension Protection Act of 2006, P.L. 109-280, Section 828:
Waiver of the 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty Tax on Distributions of Pension Plans
In general this covers all uniformed municipal or state [Federal was included in legislation last year] public safety officer - police, firefighter, EMT.
Age 50 instead of age 65 is the age at which there is no longer a 10% penalty for early withdrawals.
2. Pension Protection Act of 2006, P.L. 109-280, Section 845 Extended through 2016
Distributions from Government Retirement Plans for Health and L/T Care Insurance Premiums
Eligible retired public safety officers may exclude up to $3,000 for qualified health insurance premiums paid per year - requirement: premiums must be paid by the retirement plan directly to the insurance provider.
IRS Reference: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p575/ar02.html#en_US_2011_publink1000226714
+++>>> NOTE: Various states may have additional tax benefits at the state level.
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