Recent IRS guidance clarifies a number of outstanding questions regarding “in-plan conversions” of non-Roth balances to Roth balances in 401(k), 403(b) and governmental 457(b) plans. In particular, the guidance confirms that converted balances are subject to the same distribution restrictions after the conversion as they were prior to it.
IRS Expands Guidance on In-Plan Roth Conversions
By Joseph K. Urwitz and Stephen Pavlick on February 5, 2014
Posted In Employment, Retirement Plans