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Isn't buying a home for the first time an exception to take out of a retirement account prior to age 59.5? Turbotax doesn't mention that exception.

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Isn't buying a home for the first time an exception to take out of a retirement account prior to age 59.5? Turbotax doesn't mention that exception.

Only from an IRA and only to waive the 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty on up to 10,000.

Isn't buying a home for the first time an exception to take out of a retirement account prior to age 59.5? Turbotax doesn't mention that exception.

So not from a 401k? I took out of my 401k for a first time home purchase thinking it would void the 10% penalty fee.

Isn't buying a home for the first time an exception to take out of a retirement account prior to age 59.5? Turbotax doesn't mention that exception.

Sorry. IRS 401K plan Info. Scroll down and see the exceptions to the 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/401k-resource-guide-plan-participants...

Isn't buying a home for the first time an exception to take out of a retirement account prior to age 59.5? Turbotax doesn't mention that exception.

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