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401(k) distribution rollover to 403(b) plan

For a quick review, readers should be reminded that ministers may be eligible to make contributions to an Internal Revenue Code section 403(b) plan established by their not-for-profit employers. The traditional 401(k) plan is available to for-profit employers. Also, ministers' distributions at retirement taken from 403(b) plans may be designated as non-taxable housing allowance. See other postings on this blog for a refresher of these rules: 403(b) Retirement Distributed as Housing Allowance Question 1: An ordained minister, formerly working for a for-profit company, is now working for a nonprofit ministry. His former retirement plan was a 401(k). The current employer offers a 403(b) plan. Can a 401(k) distribution be rolled over into a 403(b) plan? Answer 1: According to IRS Publication 571, “ You can generally roll over tax free all or any part of a distribution from an eligible retirement plan to a 403(b) plan.” Question 2: But should a minister consider d