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@Ilya

If someone is willing to withdraw money and pay the necessary taxes on them, the IRS should have ZERO say in what I use the money for. It’s not like I’m trying to withdraw money I didn’t pay taxes on and not pay taxes still. Trying to loophole a withdrawal under a hardship is an entirely different matter and yes, that, I frown upon as well.

So yes, in my opinion, it is very unfair.

im still confused about this… why dont you just take a personal loan against your 401k and pay yourself back with intrest? that shouldnt be taxed. btw, do you contribute to your 401k before or after taxes?