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401(k) or IRA rollover

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Can You Write Off 401 or IRA Rollover?

Short answer: A direct rollover isn't taxed or deductible; it simply moves money between accounts.

With a 60-day rollover, 20% is withheld and you must replace it to avoid tax.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.