When is an IRA Rollover permitted for distributions from an employer-sponsored plan?
An IRA Rollover is permitted for any “eligible rollover distribution” from an employer-sponsored plan. This includes distributions from 401(k) plans when an employee changes jobs or retires, but also includes eligible rollover distributions from other employer-sponsored plans, such a qualified pension and profit-sharing plans, defined benefit plans, 403(a) annuity plans, 403(b) annuity contracts and governmental 457 plans.