Can after-tax be separated from 401k rollover if distributed in one check?

401k provider made a mistake and did not cut two separate checks from retired client’s 401k. Supposed to directly rollover pre-tax and issue separate check for after-tax contributions to be used by client.

Before we call the provider and have them re-issue, I was wondering if the new guidance/rules allow client to do a split deposit and just deposit the pre-tax portion into the IRA and the after-tax portiojn into their taxable account?

I suspect not, but thought I’d ask.

Thanks!



How does the payee read on the single check? Did client request that his pre tax and post tax balances be directed to different IRA accounts?

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