How do i know if my retirement plan is a qualified plan

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MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM

[MargaretL]

Your plan is a qualified plan. 

Qualified plans include: 

• 401(k)s
• 403(b)s (also known as tax-sheltered annuity plans)
• 457 plans for government employees
• Traditional IRAs
• Roth IRAs
• SEP and SIMPLE plans for employees of small businesses
• Pension plans
• Profit-sharing plans
• Stock bonus plans

Non-qualified plans include:

• Life insurance policies (if distribution is full payment)
• Private or purchased commercial annuities
• Military retirement plans

[Fletchfile]

Is a military pension a qualified plan? There is the military TSP and then there is the military pension. You do not specify which you are referring to.

[JohnB5677]

The TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) is similar to a 401K and is a Qualified plan. 

Military retirement is considered a Non-Qualified plan.  The law does not cover public sector pensions including federal government plans such as the military retirement system.