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!
Permalink Submitted by Alan - IRA critic on Fri, 2015-07-17 21:10
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?