Do beneficiaries pay tax on 401k?

Do beneficiaries pay tax on 401k?

If you are the named beneficiary of a 401(k) plan and that person dies, you should be able to receive the money quickly, before probate is completed. You will have to pay income taxes on any money received, and you may move to a higher income tax bracket depending on the amount.

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