1. Account Types: Roth vs. Traditional 401(k)
Participants in the Tomo Networks, Inc.. 401(k) Plan may have both traditional and Roth 401(k) dollars. Roth 401(k)s are funded post-tax, so distributions are tax-free under certain conditions. Traditional 401(k)s are pre-tax, so distributions are taxed as ordinary income.
The QDRO must state explicitly whether both account types are subject to division and if so, how the split applies to each. Failing to acknowledge the distinction can result in tax surprises or rejections.

