Roth vs. Traditional Accounts
The Breakforth Solutions, Inc.. 401(k) Plan may contain both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (after-tax) balances. Make sure the QDRO addresses:
- Whether the alternate payee is receiving funds from the Roth portion, traditional portion, or both
- Whether the division is pro-rata across all account types or limited to one
If this isn’t specified, there could be confusion or improper tax treatment later. The plan administrator will not guess—you must be specific in the QDRO.

