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posted Jun 6, 2019 3:23:27 AM

Is military retirement a qualified retirement plan

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Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 3:23:30 AM

No, military retirement is a Nonqualified 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