IRA Opportunities in the

Pension Protection Act

Penalty-Free Distributions for Military and Public Service Personnel

OPPORTUNITY: Reservists may withdraw funds from retirement accounts without incurring the normal 10% early-distribution penalty.

Members of the Reserves called to active duty for more than 179 days between September 11, 2001, and December 31, 2007, may take a penalty-free early distribution from an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account. Amounts withdrawn can subsequently be re-contributed up to two years after the end of active duty (re-contributions are not subject to normal annual contribution limits).

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NOTES

This outline summarizes some important provisions related to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) contained in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA). It does not describe in detail the requirements that must be satisfied in order for these provisions to be made available. Unless otherwise noted, all provisions were effective beginning January 1, 2007.

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