Jim Bergmann wrote:

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Your 401k plan is a separate thing altogether, and all
distributions from it are taxed at ordinary (regular) rates.
Capital gains/losses are reported separately and fall where
they lay.

However.... I don't see why you need to take the entire
amount from your 401k in toto. Indeed, your magic age only
decrees when minimum distributions must start. Talk to your
401k custodian and set up a gradual withdrawal plan.

ChEAr$,
Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA

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"Jim Bergmann" <jbergmann13[at]wi.rr.com> wrote:

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No, other than the standard $3,000 of net capital loss that
can be applied against ordinary income.

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Phil Marti
Clarksburg, MD

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Jim Bergmann wrote:

- quote -

Your 401k plan is a separate thing altogether, and all
distributions from it are taxed at ordinary (regular) rates.
Capital gains/losses are reported separately and fall where
they lay.

However.... I don't see why you need to take the entire
amount from your 401k in toto. Indeed, your magic age only
decress when minimum distributions must start. Talk to your
401k custodian and set up a gradual withdrawal plan.

ChEAr$,
Harlan Lunsford, EA n LA

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Required to take 401K as required by law. (70 1/2 deadline
NOVEMBER, 2007.)

Question: Can stock losses L/T or S/T be used vs. the gains
in the 401K upon mandatory distribution?

Have some sizable losses to partially offset the lump sum
distribution.

Thank you,

Jim Bergmann
Franklin, WI 53132

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