Distributions from a traditional, fully pre-tax qualified retirement plan are:
Explanation
Because contributions to a fully pre-tax qualified plan went in before tax and grew tax-deferred, the entire distribution is taxed as ordinary income when withdrawn, and required minimum distributions must begin at the age set by law. The distributions are not tax-free, not taxed as capital gains, and not deductible. This is also why placing a tax-deferred annuity inside a qualified plan is chosen for its income guarantees rather than for any added tax deferral, since the plan is already tax-deferred.
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