penalty on NUA under 59-1/2
What is the penalty (10%) paid on if/when NUA is exercised for someont under age 59-1/2?
Is the penalty charged on the cost basis of the tock withdrawn?
Or on the market value of the stock that is withdrawn?
What is the penalty (10%) paid on if/when NUA is exercised for someont under age 59-1/2?
Is the penalty charged on the cost basis of the tock withdrawn?
Or on the market value of the stock that is withdrawn?
Permalink Submitted by Alan Spross on Fri, 2008-01-11 01:34
If the penalty applies, it is only on the cost basis per share per the 1099R issued for the LSD year. However, if the taxpayer separates from service at 55 or later, the penalty disappears at the earlier date and there would be no penalty whatsoever.