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Early Distribution Penalty

A potential penalty related to certain distributions before age 59.5.

An early distribution penalty may be relevant when taxes are withheld from an IRA distribution and the person is under age 59.5 without an applicable exception. The calculator models this as a warning area and not as a complete legal determination.

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Tax WithholdingRoth ConversionTaxable Conversion

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