401(K) after tax contribution to Roth?

[Guest jay]

I have after tax money that made into the 401(K) plan since I exceeded the allowed pre-tax amount. Is there a way to take this money out and put it into a Roth IRA?

Thanks

[BPickerCPA]

After tax money in a 401(k) is NOT eligible for a rollover into any type of IRA.

[Guest rkeithle]

If the financial institution mistakenly rolls your 401K distribution directly to a Roth IRA, how can you undue it so you can redo it properly. ( 401K to Regular IRA to Roth).

[Guest dells]

I believe many 401K plans will permit withdrawal of your after-tax contributions (not the earnings) any time as cash. Check with your plan administrator. With that cash, you would be able to open a Roth IRA.