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Level 2
May 26, 2020
Question

early 401k withdrew

  • May 26, 2020
  • 3 replies
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Hi,

 

I would like to know if I do early 401k withdraw and I have lost 100k in Stock this year (Realized loss)

 

Would i be able to not to pay any taxes for withdraw since I have loss money during this year.

 

Thanks in advance.

    3 replies

    fanfare
    Level 15
    May 26, 2020

    the Tax Code prevents you from doing this sort of thing by limiting your capital loss to no more than $3,000 per year

     

    if you wish, you may take out $3,000 from your 401k (not recommended). You will still have to pay the 10% penalty of $300.

    Level 2
    May 27, 2020

    Sorry,

     

    I had loss of 100k this year in my normal account.I would like to withdraw 401k so The loss of 100k can be tax deductible for 401k ? is the loss even for this year is limited to $3000 ?

     

    Thanks,

    Taher

    fanfare
    Level 15
    May 27, 2020

    sorry but this is your original question and I answered it above.