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If you did an early withdrawal rather than a loan from a 401-k that withdrawal is subject to income tax as well as a 10% penalty. Up to $10,000 can be withdrawn from a traditional IRA for the purchase of a first home without penalty but the withdrawal will be taxed as income.
Even though IRAs and 401(k)s are similar, they are controlled by different sections of the tax code. All withdrawals from a 401(k) are always subject to regular income tax and any withdrawal before age 59-1/2 (or age 55 if you are separated from service) is subject to the 10% penalty. There is no exception for buying a home.
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