Over the past few years, employers and plan administrators have frequently asked how hardship withdrawal requests can/should be substantiated from 401(k) and 403(b) plans and, in particular, whether ...
The Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) recently published two memoranda to IRS examinations employees indicating that it is permissible for 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors and their third party ...
A hardship withdrawal is limited to the amount necessary to satisfy the financial need. This type of withdrawal should be a last resort. Better alternatives may include emergency funds, loans and ...