Is a QDRO required for military retirement?
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Is a QDRO required for military retirement?
Requirements for Court Order to Divide Retirement And note that while many attorneys may refer to the order as a QDRO, a military retirement is not a qualified pension under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, so a QDRO is neither needed, nor is it sufficient.
What is the tax rate on a QDRO?
Because the qualified plan assets you receive under a QDRO are rollover-eligible, amounts that are paid directly to you instead of to an eligible retirement plan will be subject to mandatory withholding. This withholding is 20% for federal taxes and an additional amount for state taxes depending on where you live.
Can you file a QDRO without an attorney?
You do not need a lawyer to prepare the QDRO> Nor do you need a cardiologist for a heart attack or a dentist for a tooth abstraction. The results, however, can be devestating. The document is usually complex with much legal terminanolgy and a specific formula to determine yours rights under a divorce decree.
