You should have done a trustee to trustee transfer to either the new 401k or your own IRA. The way you did it you will need to make up the difference that was withheld yourself so that you deposit the full 1500 if you want to avoid penalties. You will get it back at tax time.
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You should have done a trustee to trustee transfer to either the new 401k or your own IRA. The way you did it you will need to make up the difference that was withheld yourself so that you deposit the full 1500 if you want to avoid penalties. You will get it back at tax time.