Per IRS: A governmental plan is an IRC Section 401(a) retirement plan established and maintained for the employees of: the United States or its agency or instrumentality; a state or political subdivision, or its agency or instrumentality; or an Indian tribal government or its subdivision, or its agency or instrumentality (participants must substantially perform services essential to governmental functions rather than commercial activities.)

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mamabear071205

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Whats IRS code section 401(a) on a 401k check

Forum|Forum|6 years ago
February 4, 2020
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HelenC12

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Per IRS: A governmental plan is an IRC Section 401(a) retirement plan established and maintained for the employees of:

the United States or its agency or instrumentality;
a state or political subdivision, or its agency or instrumentality; or
an Indian tribal government or its subdivision, or its agency or instrumentality (participants must substantially perform services essential to governmental functions rather than commercial activities.)

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julesburn

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ther guidance on the associated tax help on my state return says
"Enter any distribution from a qualified IRC Sec 401(a) retirement plan". Our 401K payment was from the state retirement fund. Is this a qualified plan?