The stimulus package allowed workplace retirement plan participants and IRA owners to tap into their retirement accounts and withdraw up to an aggregate $100,000 without penalties for COVID-19 related purposes. Usually, with the exception of certain situations, by tapping into your retirement account prematurely, and that is before age 59.5, you will have to pay a 10% penalty. This penalty was waived.
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