Ameriwealth Financial Group, LLC

Ameriwealth Financial Group, LLC We provide Insurance & financial planning Services for Individuals, Families, & Businesses Owners. These things won't just happen automatically. You must plan.

The key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to fund your children’s college education, to protect your family during your working years from the uncertainties, guarantee your own retirement security or provide your employees the suitable benefits. You need to know what you want to achieve and then map out a strategy that will help you achieve it. Planning

your financial future can be tough but the good news is that you don't have to do it alone. We can help you identify your financial goals and objectives, prioritize them, and to take action to achieve them. Don't hesitate to contact Karan Murugesu CFP®, ChFC® to help you fully analyze your needs and recommend appropriate solutions. In addition to being a Financial Adviser offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, A Registered Investment Adviser, Karan Murugesu is also licensed as an Agent with New York Life Insurance Company and a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency. Eagle Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC are New York Life Companies. 339 Princeton Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08512. (609) -469-0241

Any testimonial on this site is based on an individual’s experience and may not represent the experience of other customers. These testimonials are no guarantee of future performance or success. I am not licensed in all jurisdictions. Karan Murugesu’ s CA license # 0H30687. Neither Ameriwealth Financial Group nor New York Life Insurance Company, or its agents, provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professionals before making any decisions. Ameriwealth Financial Group is not owned or operated by New York Life Insurance Company or its affiliates.

06/03/2026

Roth accounts have become an increasingly common part of retirement planning conversations. With Roth IRAs and Roth employer-sponsored plans, employee contributions are generally made using after-tax dollars.

Because taxes are typically paid upfront, qualified distributions may be federally income tax-free if applicable requirements are met, which may differ from the tax treatment of pre-tax retirement accounts.

However, Roth withdrawal rules can be more detailed than many people realize. When money is distributed from a Roth account, the IRS applies ordering rules that determine how contributions, conversions, and earnings are treated.

Qualified distributions generally require certain conditions to be met, including holding period and age requirements, and non-qualified distributions may be subject to income taxes and, if applicable, penalties.

Understanding how Roth distributions work can help provide greater clarity when evaluating retirement income strategies over time.

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06/02/2026

Not all retirement dollars are treated the same inside a 457 plan.

If funds from other retirement accounts, such as IRAs or 401(k)s, are moved into a 457 plan, different tax and penalty rules may still apply to those assets depending on their origin and how the transfer is structured.

In some situations, assets rolled into a 457 plan may continue to retain the withdrawal characteristics of the original account type, including potential early withdrawal penalties.

This is why understanding where retirement assets originated and how they are categorized inside a plan can be important when evaluating future distributions.

Because these rules can be technical and highly situation-specific, reviewing rollover and distribution decisions carefully with qualified professionals is important before taking action.

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05/31/2026

457 plans have some distribution rules that differ from other employer retirement accounts.

These plans are commonly associated with certain government and public sector employees. In general, distributions from pre-tax 457 plans are typically treated as ordinary income for tax purposes.

One key distinction involves early withdrawal penalties. Unlike many traditional retirement accounts, certain distributions from a 457 plan after separation from service may not be subject to the additional 10% early withdrawal penalty, even if taken before age 59½.

The rules surrounding retirement plan distributions can vary depending on the type of account, employment status, and plan provisions, so understanding those differences can be important when evaluating retirement withdrawal strategies.

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05/31/2026

If you hold employer stock inside your 401(k), there may be additional tax rules to understand when taking distributions.

One concept sometimes discussed is Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA), which refers to special tax treatment that may apply to certain employer stock distributions from qualified retirement plans.

Under current tax rules, a portion of the appreciation on qualifying employer stock may be eligible for capital gains tax treatment rather than ordinary income tax treatment, depending on how the distribution is handled and whether IRS requirements are satisfied.

Because these rules can be highly technical and situation-specific, it is important to understand how employer stock is held within the plan and how distributions may affect taxation before making decisions.

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05/30/2026

There are certain exceptions that may apply to early withdrawals from employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 401(k)s and, in some cases, other qualified plans.

One provision often referenced is the “Rule of 55.” In general, if you separate from service with your employer during or after the year you turn age 55, distributions taken from that employer’s plan may not be subject to the additional 10% early withdrawal penalty. However, ordinary income taxes may still apply.

This provision typically applies only to the specific employer plan associated with the separation from service and does not apply to IRAs. In some situations, rolling assets into an IRA may affect eligibility for penalty-free withdrawals.

Because retirement distribution rules can be complex and vary based on individual circumstances and plan provisions, it’s important to review your options carefully before taking action.
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05/28/2026

Many people contribute to a 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan through work without spending much time understanding how the withdrawal rules function later on.

These employer-sponsored retirement plans can play an important role in long-term retirement savings, but it’s equally important to understand how distributions may be taxed.

In general, withdrawals from pre-tax employer retirement plans are typically treated as ordinary income. In many cases, taking money out before age 59½ may also result in an additional 10% early withdrawal penalty, unless an exception applies.

The specific rules can vary depending on the type of plan and individual circumstances, which is why understanding the basics ahead of time can be valuable.

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05/26/2026

SIMPLE IRAs have some withdrawal rules that work differently from traditional IRAs.

One important rule involves early withdrawals during the first two years of participation in the plan. If a withdrawal is taken before age 59½ during that initial two-year period, the IRS may impose a 25% early withdrawal penalty instead of the standard 10% penalty that generally applies to traditional IRAs.

In addition, certain early withdrawal exceptions available to traditional IRAs may be limited during this two-year period. Because these rules can be complex and situation-specific, it’s important to carefully review your options before taking withdrawals.

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05/25/2026

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05/24/2026

One retirement withdrawal rule that many individuals may not be familiar with is called Substantially Equal Periodic Payments, often referred to as “72(t).”

Under IRS rules, this may allow certain individuals to take periodic withdrawals from certain retirement accounts before age 59½ without the additional 10% early withdrawal penalty, provided specific requirements are met. Generally, payments must follow IRS-approved calculation methods and continue for the longer of five years or until age 59½.

These rules can be complex, and once the payment schedule begins, it must be followed carefully. If the arrangement is modified, stopped early, or calculated incorrectly, taxes and penalties may apply retroactively.

Because these strategies can involve detailed tax considerations, it’s important to review the rules carefully with qualified tax and financial professionals before taking action.

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05/24/2026

Not every early IRA withdrawal automatically results in a 10% penalty.

The IRS provides certain exceptions where the additional early withdrawal penalty may not apply, depending on the situation and eligibility requirements.

Some commonly discussed exceptions may include:
• Certain qualified higher education expenses
• Certain unreimbursed medical expenses
• Certain situations involving disability
• Up to $10,000 for a qualified first-time home purchase for a primary residence

Even when an exception applies, distributions from pre-tax IRAs may still be subject to ordinary income taxes.

These rules can be detailed and situation-specific, so understanding how they apply is an important part of retirement and tax planning.

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