CH 24 - Distributions From Retirement Plans Flashcards

1
Q

How can you obtain a qualified or a non-qualified distribution from a Roth IRA, Roth 401(k), and 403(b) plan TAX FREE?

A

qualified = first wait the 5-year-tax period, PLUS a triggering event (59½, death, disability, $10K first time homebuyer)

non-qualified = withdraw the basis-first

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2
Q

Yes, a distribution from second Roth IRA is a qualifying distribution. However, the 5-year period starts when?

A

with first Roth IRA

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3
Q

What is one way to be certain you can avoid the 20% withholdings from an IRA distribution?

A

direct rollover into an IRA

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4
Q

All distributions from a qualified plan, 403(b), and 457 are eligible for rollovers, except _________ and _________.

A

periodic payments for 10 years or more (aka - annuity payments)

required minimum distribution (RDM)

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5
Q

Distributions from an IRA are NOT subject to the 20% withholding rule, but is subject to the _____ rule where the participant can “use the money” once a year.

A

60-day rule

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6
Q

Which of the following rollovers are NOT subject to the 20% mandatory withholding?

A) rollovers into a qualified plan

B) rollovers into IRAs

A

rollovers into an IRA

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7
Q

NUA = _______ – _______

A

market value – value when put into account

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8
Q

How is net unrealized appreciation in employer’s stock taxed?

A

As long-term capital gain when stock is sold.

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9
Q

This is when a recipient of a lump-sum distribution from a qualified plan elects to defer taxation on unrealized gain on the employer’s stock included in the distribution.

A

NUA

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10
Q

What is the first distribution year and the required beginning date for qualified plans, 403(b) plans, IRAs, and 457 plans?

A

first distribution year = the exact year when the client hits 70½.

required beginning date = April 1st following the year in which the participant reaches age 70½. Unless, it’s a qualified plan or 403(b), then it’s April 1st following the year of retirement.

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11
Q

The required minimum distribution date applies to those who are…

A

less than 5% owners of the company sponsoring a qualified plan or 403(b) plan.

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12
Q

Lifetime distribution periods are based on the life expectancy of a participant using a __________.

A

uniform lifetime table

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13
Q

How is the required minimum distribution calculated using the uniform lifetime table?

A

It divides the account balance from the previous year by the client’s life expectancy or the applicable distribution period.

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14
Q

How are lifetime required minimum distribution calculations affected when a beneficiary is involved?

A

Generally required minimum distribution remains the same regardless of the beneficiary.

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15
Q

What is the spousal exception in relation to the required minimum distribution calculation?

A

If the spouse is more than 10 years younger than the participant, then we use joint life and last survivor expectancy of the spouse (aka - actual life expectancy)

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16
Q

How does the required beginning date differ based on the TWO following types of distributions?

A) prior-to-death

B) after-death

A

prior to-death

  • spouse can rollover
  • non-spouse can begin by end of following year using a fixed period
  • nonperson happens within 5 years

after-death

  • spouse can rollover
  • non-spouse uses a fixed period for distributions (life expectancy of beneficiary)
  • nonperson will use remaining life expectancy
17
Q

What are the postmortem planning tools when navigating the minimum required distribution rules? (3)

A

use Qualified Disclaimers in favor of contingent

payouts prior to Sept 30th date

use separate accounts with multi-beneficiaries

18
Q

Concerning the substantially equal periodic payment exception from the Sec. 72(t) penalty tax, what if proper withdrawals are not in a consistent amount??

A

It could result in a penalty tax on all prior withdrawals.