Whether you have an IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k), Keogh or other retirement plan, this book will help you make sense of the rules for taking your money out. Even more important, it will show you how to avoid the stiff taxes and penalties that lurk in the fine print.

Includes index. "Calculate your required minimum distributions ; minimize taxes ; get your money out early without penalty"--Cover.

Types of retirement plans -- An overview of tax rules -- Early distributions : taking your money out before the law allows -- Substantially equal periodic payments -- Required distributions : taking money out when you have to -- Required distributions during your lifetime -- Distributions to your beneficiary if you die before age 70 1/2 -- Distributions to your beneficiary if you die after age 70 1/2 -- Roth IRAs -- Roth 401(k) plans -- Appendixes. A. IRS forms, notices, and schedules ; B. Life expectancy tables.