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How does the rule of 55 work for avoiding the early 401k withdrawal penalty if I separate from service at age 54 but leave my funds in the plan until turning 55?
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How does the rule of 55 work for avoiding the early 401k withdrawal penalty if I separate from service at age 54 but leave my funds in the plan until turning 55?
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IRS rule of 55 separation from service calendar year age 55 401k early distribution exceptionGoogle ↗
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IRS rule of 55 separation from service calendar year age 55 401k early distribution exception Google ↗
- Retirement topics - Exceptions to tax on early distributions · irs.gov
- 2025 Publication 560 · irs.gov