If you invest in a 457(b) plan, you’ll have access to certain advantages like tax-deferred growth and the opportunity to choose how to invest funds. There are also potential disadvantages to keep in mind, including fees that may be higher than other types of investments and no employer match.
In this manner, is a 457 A good retirement plan?
While there are both pros and cons to choosing a 457(b) retirement savings plan, the pros can tend to outweigh the cons in this case. If you have the ability to contribute to a 457(b), you’re going to enjoy some benefits, like no tax penalties on qualified withdrawals, better catch up provisions, and more.
Importantly, any interest and earnings generated from these vehicles do not get taxed until the funds are withdrawn. Moreover, if an employee resigns, or retires early and needs to withdraw their funds, there is no 10% penalty fee, unlike 401(k), and 403(b) plans.
Beside above, can you lose money in a 457?
Early Withdrawals from a 457 Plan
(Notice I said “former”). By rolling into the IRA, you lose the ability to cash out early to avoid the penalty in case you need access to your funds. There is no penalty for an early withdrawal, but be prepared to pay income tax on any money you withdraw from a 457 plan (at any age).
What happens to my 457 when I die?
For the 401(a) plan, benefits will be paid to the participant’s estate. For the 457 plan, benefits will be paid to the participant’s estate.
How much tax do you pay on a 457 withdrawal?
5 457(b) Distribution Request form 1 Page 3 Federal tax law requires that most distributions from governmental 457(b) plans that are not directly rolled over to an IRA or other eligible retirement plan be subject to federal income tax withholding at the rate of 20%.