what is the penalty for withdrawing ira cd early
(Rollovers or transfers are not considered an IRA withdrawal.). An early withdrawal is an IRA withdrawal taken before you reach age 59 Â½, which is subject to a 10% penalty tax in addition to ordinary income taxes.Below are eight situations which may qualify you for an exception to the 10% penalty tax on an IRA early withdrawal. You will still have to include any IRA withdrawal in your adjusted gross income. 2  If you inherit an IRA from a spouse, and you choose to treat it as your own IRA, then any IRA early withdrawal you receive will be subject to the 10% penalty tax.