- 11 - lump sum distribution” less the “minimum distribution allowance.” Sec. 402(d)(1)(B). In order to qualify for forward averaging under section 402(d)(1), the distribution must be a lump-sum distribution within the meaning of section 402(d)(4)(A), and the recipient must satisfy the requirements of section 402(d)(4)(B). Section 402(d)(4) defines lump-sum distribution, in pertinent part, as follows: (A) Lump sum distribution.-–For purposes of this section and section 403, the term “lump sum distribution” means the distribution or payment within 1 taxable year of the recipient of the balance to the credit of an employee which becomes payable to the recipient-- (i) on account of the employee’s death, (ii) after the employee attains age 59�, (iii) on account of the employee’s separation from the service, or (iv) after the employee has become disabled (within the meaning of section 72(m)(7)), from a trust which forms a part of a plan described in section 401(a) and which is exempt from tax under section 501 or from a plan described in section 403(a). Clause (iii) of this subparagraph shall be applied only with respect to an individual who is an employee without regard to section 401(c)(1), and clause (iv) shall be applied only with respect to an employee within the meaning of section 401(c)(1). * * * Section 402(d)(4)(B) provides that the separate tax authorized by section 402(d)(1)(A) shall apply to a lump-sum distribution with respect to an employee only if the amount is received on orPage: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Next
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