Traditional vs. Roth Accounts
The N8tive Synergy, LLC 401(k) Plan may have both traditional pre-tax and Roth after-tax subaccounts. These must be addressed separately. A QDRO should specify whether the alternate payee will receive proportional shares of each type, or a specific dollar amount from each.
- Traditional 401(k): Withdrawals are taxed when taken.
- Roth 401(k): Withdrawals are generally tax-free if qualified funding and timing rules are met.
A well-drafted QDRO for this plan needs to distinguish clearly between the account types to avoid tax surprises later. If one party wants only Roth or only traditional funds, that must be clearly stated.

