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Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act

USA119th CongressHR-329| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain penalty-free distributions from retirement plans for unemployed individuals. It introduces a new exception to the early distribution penalty for those who have received unemployment compensation for 26 consecutive weeks due to job separation, allowing these distributions during the taxable year unemployment benefits are received or the subsequent year. The amount of such penalty-free distributions is limited to the lesser of $50,000 (reduced by prior penalty-free withdrawals within one year) or the greater of $10,000 or half the aggregate fair market value of the individual's qualified retirement plans. This expansion aims to provide financial relief to long-term unemployed individuals by allowing access to their retirement savings without the usual early withdrawal penalty. The amendments apply to distributions made after December 31, 2024.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1295
Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-585
Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-175
Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1295
    Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-585
    Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-175
    Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Employee benefits and pensionsIncome tax deferralIncome tax exclusionIncome tax ratesUnemployment

Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act

USA119th CongressHR-329| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain penalty-free distributions from retirement plans for unemployed individuals. It introduces a new exception to the early distribution penalty for those who have received unemployment compensation for 26 consecutive weeks due to job separation, allowing these distributions during the taxable year unemployment benefits are received or the subsequent year. The amount of such penalty-free distributions is limited to the lesser of $50,000 (reduced by prior penalty-free withdrawals within one year) or the greater of $10,000 or half the aggregate fair market value of the individual's qualified retirement plans. This expansion aims to provide financial relief to long-term unemployed individuals by allowing access to their retirement savings without the usual early withdrawal penalty. The amendments apply to distributions made after December 31, 2024.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1295
Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-585
Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-175
Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1295
    Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-585
    Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-175
    Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee benefits and pensionsIncome tax deferralIncome tax exclusionIncome tax ratesUnemployment