1. Traditional vs. Roth 401(k) Accounts
This plan may include both traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) components. Each has different tax consequences:
- Traditional 401(k): Contributions are made pre-tax; distributions are taxed when withdrawn.
- Roth 401(k): Contributions are made post-tax; qualified distributions are tax-free.
Your QDRO must clarify how each account type is being divided. If your share includes part Roth and part Traditional, the plan administrator will likely need separate instructions to divide both buckets correctly.

