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Tax Policy, Lump-Sum Pension Distributions, and Household Saving

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Discusses the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and the ten percent penalty on lump-sum pension distributions that are not "rolled over" into tax-deferred instruments by younger recipient (under 55). Discusses the different effects on recipients in different income brackets.

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  • Chang, Angela E., 1996. "Tax Policy, Lump-Sum Pension Distributions, and Household Saving," National Tax Journal, National Tax Association;National Tax Journal, vol. 49(2), pages 235-249, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ntj:journl:v:49:y:1996:i:2:p:235-49
    DOI: 10.1086/NTJ41789199
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