What are the exceptions to the 10 penalty for early withdrawal?

What are the exceptions to the 10 penalty for early withdrawal?

Up to $10,000 of an IRA early withdrawal that is used to buy, build, or rebuild a first home for an ancestor (parent or grandparent), yourself, a spouse, or you or your spouse's child, or grandchild, may be exempt from the 10% penalty tax if you meet the IRS definition of a first-time home buyer.

Can I withdraw my retirement early?

Typically you need to keep the money in the plan until you reach age 59 ½. Withdraw any of it before then and you'll be hit with a bruising 10% early withdrawal penalty, on top of the regular income tax that is due on withdrawals from all traditional defined contribution plans.

Is there a penalty for taking pension early?

You may be subject to a 10% tax penalty for early withdrawal, in addition to any federal and state income tax on the withdrawal. The IRS charges a 10% penalty on withdrawals from qualified retirement plans before you reach age 59 ½, with certain exceptions.