Assets rolled over from your account(s) may be subject to surrender charges, other fees and/or a 10% tax penalty if withdrawn before age 59½.
Distribution of earnings from the Roth 457 and 401(k) Plan before age 59½ or for a period shorter than five taxable years are subject to all applicable income taxes (Roth 401(k) distribution is also subject to penalties).
However, early retirement carries a penalty of a permanent reduction in your retirement benefit at a rate of 6.5% for each year that you have retired prior to age 63.
You can withdraw your Roth NYCE IRA assets at any time. However, if the distribution is a not a Qualified Distribution you will be subject to income taxes on all the earnings along with a 10% early withdrawal penalty. You can leave amounts in your Roth NYCE IRA as long as you live.
The Plan differs from other defined contribution retirement plans (like a 401(k) or 403(b)), because it is designed and managed with public employees in mind. The New York State Deferred Compensation Board establishes and administers the Plan policies.
As always, you can speak with a Customer Service Representative about the Plan and your account(s) on the phone by calling at (212) 306-7760.
A team of 17 regional Account Executives who offer local on-site educational programs to employees of participating employers. A team of HELPLINE Representatives located in Troy, New York that is available Monday through Friday 8am until 11pm and Saturday from 9am until 6pm.