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What percentage of your income can you contribute to your 401k?
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∙ 15y ago
There is no limit based on percentage of income.
However, most employer plans set a limit as a percentage of salary. Check with your employer for the limit they have set. The law allows them to set a limit as high as 100% of your salary, though I know of none that actually has a limit that high.
The limit on before-tax contributions and Roth 401k contributions for 2009 is 16,500 ($22,000 if you are 50 or over) per taxpayer, no matter how many employers you have. There is also a limit of $49,000 total including all employer and employee contributions (before or after-tax) per unrelated employer. (Few employers allow employee after-tax contributions.)
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Is money from 401k considered income for the year?
Withdrawals from 401k accounts are added to your general income for that tax year.
What is the maximum contribution I can contribute to a 401k?
The maximum amount that you can contribute to your 401K plan is 50% of your taxible wages. If your Employer has a "match" Program They Will Contribute a Mirrior 50% with yours
Can you contribute to both a 401K and an IRA?
yes
How does a 401K work?
Whatever monies you contribute to 401k you do not pay income tax on now. You pay tax when you withdraw it, after retirement. So you get the benefit of your money growing tax free. For instance if you contribute $100 per month to a 401k that money grows faster than if you contributed after tax where the amount would be say $75 per month. But be aware there are heavy penalties for using that money prior to retirement.
Can the IRS garnish 401k?
yes IRS will garnish 401k because they see it as a income.
What percentage of my salary should go into my 401K account?
Always contribute what your employer will match, but consider contributing up to 10% of your income if you can afford it.
How much does the IRS allow you to deduct of salary for a 401k?
For 2008 you may contribute the LESSER of: 1. Your total income for the year, or 2. $46,000
What is the maximum contribution I can contribute to a 401k?
The maximum amount that you can contribute to your 401K plan is 50% of your taxible wages. If your Employer has a "match" Program They Will Contribute a Mirrior 50% with yours
Is money from 401k considered income for the year?
Withdrawals from 401k accounts are added to your general income for that tax year.
Can you contribute to an IRA or 401k after age 70.5?
You can contribute to a Roth IRA after age 70.5 as long as you have earned income, but you cannot contribute to a traditional IRA after that age. For a 401(k) plan, it depends on the rules of the specific plan, but typically you can continue to contribute to it past age 70.5 as long as you are still working and the plan allows for it.
What is the better investment. A series of roth acounts,or 401K ?
Roth accounts are better because you do not have to pay taxes on the growth. However, if you are above the income limit to contribute to a Roth, a 401K is better than nothing. If possible, invest in both.
Can you contribute to both a 401K and an IRA?
yes
How does a 401K work?
Whatever monies you contribute to 401k you do not pay income tax on now. You pay tax when you withdraw it, after retirement. So you get the benefit of your money growing tax free. For instance if you contribute $100 per month to a 401k that money grows faster than if you contributed after tax where the amount would be say $75 per month. But be aware there are heavy penalties for using that money prior to retirement.
Can the IRS garnish 401k?
yes IRS will garnish 401k because they see it as a income.
If you do not contribute to your 401-k can you contribute to an IRA?
You can contribute to both a 401K and an IRA at the same time (same year).
How much money can be put in a 401k?
Although the amount you may contribute to your 401k varies by year, in 2012 one could contribute up to $17,000 to their 401k. Remember that one's employer may not match your contribution up to this amount.
401k Retirement Plan?
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