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Tax Withholding

Money withheld from a distribution to pay estimated taxes.

Tax withholding is money withheld from a retirement account distribution for taxes. In a Roth conversion context, withholding from the IRA may reduce the amount that reaches the Roth IRA and can create penalty considerations for some users.

Related terms

Early Distribution PenaltyRoth ConversionTaxable Conversion

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