Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) vs. IRA Rollover Calculator
Consideration of NUA strategy is important if you are distributing highly appreciated employer securities from your prior employerÂ’s qualified plan, such as a 401(k). Cost basis, the value of the employer contributions on your behalf, is subject to ordinary income tax upon distribution. In addition, the 10% early distribution penalty* may apply unless you have an exception (i.e., attained age 55 or older and separated from service). Taking in-kind distributions allows the appreciation (NUA) above the cost basis to be taxed at the more favorable capital gains tax rate. For this reason, upon separation from service, it may be more tax advantageous to transfer the employer securities to a regular taxable account instead of rolling the assets into an IRA where future distributions will be taxed as ordinary income.* Please refer to www.irs.gov for further information on exceptions to the early distribution penalty.
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