Generally, early distributions from a retirement account are income and you must report it on your return. You can take distributions from your IRA (including your SEPIRA or SIMPLEIRA) at any time.There is no need to show a hardship to take a distribution. (ii) If the qualified plan is not required to file Form 5500 or Form 5500-SF, then the. Eligible Member must provide one of the following to the Association. It is the Participant's responsibility to determine whether a withdrawal is subject to the early withdrawal penalty or not. 8.5. Loans. Withdrawals must be taken after a five-year holding period. Before age 59½, the IRS considers your withdrawal (also called a "distribution") from these IRA types as an early withdrawal, triggering a possible tax penalty. Yes, you can make an in-service withdrawal of funds from contributions rolled-over from an outside qualified plan. Can I rollover my account into an IRA?