when a person dies and leaves a401k plan is that partof his taxable estate?

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  1. Doctor Deth says:

    probably because even if he didn;t die, any money withdrawn from the account in later life would be taxable

  2. Jss says:

    The beneficiary of 401K must report any withdrawal from 401K as ordinary income on the tax return.
    Read this: http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/02/tax-on-inheritances.html

  3. Bob F says:

    It is part of the deceased’s estate and is therefore subject to taxation to the estate if the estate is very large.

    When the non-spouse beneficiary takes distributions, they are taxable to that beneficiary. Rules are a lot more pleasant if it is inherited by the spouse, however.

  4. jwishz says:

    It is counted as part of their estate. It is not taxable to the recipient when ownership is transferred. If the value has increased when the beneficiary sells, there is a liability based upon the value at death and the value when sold

  5. v b says:

    The 401K is part of the estate. If the estate is large enough, it pays taxes. This is a wealth tax

    The beneficiary of the 401K is *also* taxed when they get the money. This is an income tax. It’s not the same thing as a wealth tax, though if estate taxes were paid on the same money, there may be small schedule A deduction for the beneficiary.

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when a person dies and leaves a401k plan is that partof his taxable estate?

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5 Comments

  1. jwishz says:

    It is counted as part of their estate. It is not taxable to the recipient when ownership is transferred. If the value has increased when the beneficiary sells, there is a liability based upon the value at death and the value when sold

  2. Jss says:

    The beneficiary of 401K must report any withdrawal from 401K as ordinary income on the tax return.
    Read this: http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/02/tax-on-inheritances.html

  3. Bob F says:

    It is part of the deceased’s estate and is therefore subject to taxation to the estate if the estate is very large.

    When the non-spouse beneficiary takes distributions, they are taxable to that beneficiary. Rules are a lot more pleasant if it is inherited by the spouse, however.

  4. Doctor Deth says:

    probably because even if he didn;t die, any money withdrawn from the account in later life would be taxable

  5. v b says:

    The 401K is part of the estate. If the estate is large enough, it pays taxes. This is a wealth tax

    The beneficiary of the 401K is *also* taxed when they get the money. This is an income tax. It’s not the same thing as a wealth tax, though if estate taxes were paid on the same money, there may be small schedule A deduction for the beneficiary.

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