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Sarah Voss holds 401(k) employer stock worth 500,000 with a cost basis of 75,000. She is age 60 and just separated from service. She is considering an NUA distribution.

What is the tax treatment of the 425,000 appreciation upon distribution?

  1. It is subject to a 10% penalty because Sarah is not yet 65.
  2. It is deferred and taxed as Long-Term Capital Gain when the stock is sold.
  3. It receives a basis step-up to Fair Market Value at the time of distribution.
  4. It is taxed as ordinary income in the year of distribution.

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