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January 19, 2022
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401k Home Loan Withdrawl

  • January 19, 2022
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I'm curious if I want to withdraw the maximum $10,000 from a 401k that allows a loan to be taken, can I do this from 2 separate accounts? Meaning, if I have 2 separate 401k accounts, can each count as 2 different withdraws of $10,000 so I actually get $20K?

 

Is the rule otherwise $10,000 max no matter how many separate accounts you use?

 

Thanks in advance!

    Best answer by VolvoGirl

    Perfect. 

     

    So for my actual work 401K to avoid the penalties I just need to make sure I do a loan correct?


    Yes if you can take a loan.   A loan is not a distribution and is not taxable.   You don't get a 1099R for loans and don't report loans on your tax return.

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    VolvoGirl
    January 19, 2022

    Are you referring to the exemption from the 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty for bring a new home buyer?   It is 10,000 max per spouse BUT it is only from IRA accounts, not 401K.

    January 19, 2022

    Yes, a 401k but my personal 401k is not company sponsored. So the is no 'loan' option just simply a withdraw. Not a hardship, just simply a withdraw.

    I do have a company-sponsored 401k but I believe that is also not an IRA.

    VolvoGirl
    January 19, 2022

     401K plans are not IRA.   Totally different things.   Are you sure it's a 401K?  If it's not in a company plan?