When can I withdraw from my 401(k) without penalty?

You can begin to withdraw from your 401 (k) without penalty when you reach age 55 through age 59½. You can't take loans from old 401 (K) accounts. Your plan administrator will let you know whether they allow an exception to the required minimum distribution rules if you're still working at age 72.

What are 401(k) withdrawal rules?

401 (k) withdrawal rules affect when account holders can take withdrawals without penalty. If you retire after age 59½, you can start taking withdrawals without paying an early withdrawal penalty. The IRS allows for hardship withdrawals that usually are not subject to the 10% penalty.

What are the 401(k) early withdrawal penalties?

This can include early withdrawal penalties and taxes: federal and state income taxes and a 10% penalty on the amount that you withdraw. Most Americans retire in their mid-60s, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows you to begin taking distributions from your 401 (k) without a 10% early withdrawal penalty as soon as you are 59½ years old.