Pennsylvania Life and Health Insurance Exam Practice Question

A withdrawal from a qualified plan will incur a 10% tax penalty if it is made

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A: Withdrawals from a qualified plan before age 59 1/2 generally incur a 10% tax penalty, as this age is the threshold for penalty-free withdrawals.

B: Disability of the participant allows for penalty-free withdrawals regardless of age, making this option incorrect.

C: First-time home purchases typically apply to IRAs, not qualified plans, and do not incur penalties, thus making this option misleading.

D: Withdrawals to a former spouse due to a divorce decree are also exempt from penalties, confirming that this option does not incur the 10% tax penalty.

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