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10 Key Rules for Mastering the SEPP/72(t) Exception to the 10% Early Distribution Penalty for IRAs and Employer Plans
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
1 Credits: Taxes
Course Level
Overview
Format
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Course Description
One of the challenges faced by advisors is to help their clients minimize income tax on their retirement savings. This includes avoiding the 10% additional tax (early distribution penalty) penalty when possible.
According to a 2019 GAO report:
- “…individuals in their prime working years (ages 25 to 55) removed at least $69 billion (+/- $3.5 billion) of their retirement savings early”
- “IRA withdrawals were the largest source of early withdrawals of retirement savings, accounting for an estimated $39.5 billion of the total $68.7 billion…”
Distributions taken by these individuals are subject to a 10% early distribution penalty unless they qualify for an exception. One of the exceptions is distributions taken under a substantially equal periodic Payment (SEPP) program, commonly referred to as a SEPP/72(t) payment because they are governed by Internal Revenue Code Section 72(t).
The rules for 72(t) programs have been updated under IRS Notice 2022-6, which is effective for any 72(t) payments commencing on or after January 1, 2023 and may be used for 72(t) payments commencing in 2022. Changes were also made under SECURE Act 2.0
While a 72(t) program can help the owner of an IRA or employer-plan account avoid the 10% early distribution penalty, only ‘suitable’ individuals should enter such an arrangement.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- When the 10% early distribution penalty applies to distributions;
- How to identify suitable candidates for the 72(t)-payment program; and
- The compliance requirements for a 72(t)-payment program.
Course Specifics
WC1823356808
December 4, 2023
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Compliance Information
IRS Provider Number: 0MYXB
IRS Course Number: 0MYXB-T-02653-24-O
IRS Federal Tax Law Credits: 1
CTEC Course Number: 2071-CE-2101
CTEC Federal Tax Law Credits: 1
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Meet The Experts
Denise Appleby is CEO of Appleby Retirement Consulting Inc., a firm that provides IRA technical consultation, training and resources for financial, tax and legal professionals. Her primary focus is protecting retirement savings from costly mistakes. She has over 20 years of experience in the retirement plans field. Denise writes and publishes booklets and marketing tools for advisors. She has provided training to thousands of advisors about the rules and regulations, as well as compliance and operational requirements that apply to IRAs and retirement plans for small businesses. Denise co-authors books that include The Roth IRA Answer Book, The SEP, SIMPLE, …
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