TITLE

Getting a 60-Day Rollover Waiver

PUB. DATE

March 2003

SOURCE

Practical Accountant;Mar2003, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p12

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Presents advice on applying for a waiver of the 60-day rollover requirement for distributions from retirement plans with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Eligibility for a waiver; Facts and circumstances to be considered by the IRS in reviewing applications.

ACCESSION #

9333161

Tags: RETIREMENT income -- Taxation;  WAIVER

 

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