Chances are you didn't pay taxes on the distribution already, unless it was from a Roth IRA.
All other pension plans, retirement plans and traditional IRAs for example, are funded with pre-tax contributions.
If you are under age 59-1/2 this is considered an early withdrawal and you may be liable for a 10% penalty.
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