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Applying for a hardship withdrawal is done through your employer or 401(k) plan administrator. As mentioned, you will have to prove that your request is “due to an immediate and heavy financial need.” Any hardship distribution will be limited to what is necessary to cover the shortfall.
Generally, early distributions are those you receive from an IRA before reaching age 59½. The 10% additional tax applies to the part of the distribution that you have to include in gross income. It's in addition to any regular income tax on that amount.
You owe no tax if you keep your assets in the 401k, or roll it over (into another 401k plan, or a rollover IRA). If you take a distribution (you should not), then you owe income tax (federal and state) on the balance, plus an extra 10% off the top (assuming you're under 59.5 years old).
To qualify for a hardship withdrawal, you'll need to provide documentation that verifies the nature and urgency of your financial need. This can include repair estimates or invoices for home repairs, medical bills, eviction or foreclosure notices, or tuition bills, depending on the situation.
Generally, anyone can make an early withdrawal from 401(k) plans at any time and for any reason. However, these distributions typically count as taxable income.
401(k) hardship withdrawal reasons and eligibility Expenses to prevent foreclosure or eviction. Repair costs for damage to your principal residence (in the event of losses from floods, fires, or earthquakes) Medical bills not covered by insurance. Funeral or burial costs.
IRS doesn't audit individuals for 401(k) hardship withdrawals, AS LONG AS the employer sponsor of the plan and it's administrator (your employer and Fidelity) have approved it.