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Frequently Asked Tax Questions And Answers

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5.1 Pensions/Annuities/Retirement Plans (i.e., 401(k), etc.): General/Taxability Issues including Distributions, Early Withdrawals, 10% Additional Tax, Defaulted Loans

This is the first year that I received retirement benefits. Are any of my benefits taxable?

If you receive retirement benefits in the form of pension or annuity payments, the amounts you receive may be fully taxable, or partly taxable in the year received. Refer to Tax Topic 410, Pensions and Annuities, for detailed information, or Publication 575, Pension and Annuity Income. For social security and equivalent railroad retirement benefits, refer to Tax Topic 423 or Publication 915, Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits.

5.3 Pensions/Annuities/Retirement Plans (i.e., 401(k), etc.): Types of Plans

Where can I find additional information on various types of retirement plans?

IRAs

SARSEPs

SEPs

SIMPLE IRA Plans

Designated Roth Accounts

Tax-Sheltered Annuities (403 (b) )


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