TAXATION OF DISTRIBUTIONS
01.Core Concepts
General rule: Distributions from qualified plans are classified as ordinary income. • Except: • Direct rollovers of plan assets to IRAs or another qualified plan, • Adjusted basis in plan, • Annuities, • Certain lump-sum distribution options, and • Qualified domestic relations orders (QDRO) • Taxable distributions (from qualified plans) are subject to mandatory 20% income tax withholding.