72t Rule & SEPP Calculation Advice
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IRS Rule 72(t) SEPP
IRS Rule 72(t) allows penalty-free withdrawals from IRA accounts and other qualified retirement accounts like 401(k) and 403(b) plans. A properly structured 72(t) Series of Equal Periodic Payments (SEPP) allows you to take income from your account without incurring a 10% early withdrawal penalty normally imposed if you take distributions before age 59½.
How Are Payments Calculated?
Distributions must be taken for the longer of 5 years or until age 59½ . The amount you must withdraw is determined using one of three methods.
Life Expectancy
(RMD Method)
Calculated by dividing your account balance by your life expectancy. The distribution amount is recalculated each year, so your withdrawals fluctuate.
Amortization
Calculated using your life expectancy, account balance and an interest rate to determine the distribution from your IRA. The distribution amount remains the same each year.
Annuitization
Calculated by dividing your account balance by an annuity factor based on your life expectancy and an assumed interest rate. Your distribution amount remains the same each year.
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