I have a total of $27,000 in a Roth 401K, and I am changing jobs. I intend to cash it out and pay the tax penalty. (That decision has been made, so this is not the time to talk me out of it.)
The total includes a loan of $11,000, which I do not plan to pay back.
Based on what I have read, I think I will owe 10% on the total amount, taxes on the loan amount, and taxes on the portion of the total that is interest (but not the portion that is direct contribution.) Is this correct?
My main question is: How do I calculate the total tax penalty so that I know how much I need to set aside?
My second question is: What is the correct way to report this on my tax return, so that I get charged the correct amount (and not overcharged)?
Finally: Does the 10% come out immediately at the time of the cash out, or is it deferred until tax time?
Thank you in advance for all of your help!
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May 31, 2019
4:44 PM