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What are defined contribution plans?
If you are employed and have a defined contribution plan as part of your salary, this means that the percentage of your income that goes towards your retirement is at a fixed rate, and will not change.
Do you have to pay Alabama state tax if you are retired?
Retirees are not exempt from paying Alabama state tax. However, Alabama does not tax Social Security, Federal retirement benefits, Alabama state retirement benefits, and periodic distributions from private defined benefit pension plans. A "defined benefit" pension plan is a traditional pension plan where the employer guarantees a certain benefit when you retire. The does not include a 401k type of plan which is a "defined contribution" plan where you take your chances with your own investments. Distributions from IRA, 401k, etc plans are taxable in much the same manner as they are on your federal return. If you made deductible contributions to an IRA plan before 1982, you may be eligible for an additional adjustment. All other types of income are taxable the same for retirees as for anyone else.
What are the benefits of a defined benefit pension plan?
A defined benefit pension plan is one where the employer pays all the premiums and makes all the decisions on where to invest. The benefits of this plan are that, as an employee, you don't have to put in your own money and you don't have to do anything other than to show up to work.
What is the purpose of a tax sheltered annuity?
Tax sheltered annuity refers to an employee making contributions into his/her retirement plan from his/her wages. If this is a direct contribution to the plan, this means the employee has the benefit of tax-free funds.
Does a HSA account have to be under a cafeteria plan to be tax exempt?
No it does not. If you make a contribution to an HSA account (assuming you have a qualified plan) that contribution is tax deductible from federal and most states taxes. Obviously you need to understand the max contributions and other limitations. However you de need to be careful if you have both a cafateria plan and an HSA as there are very specific rules about the use of two tax exempt plans at the same time.
What is the difference between the Thrift Savings Plan and FERS?
FERS is a retirement system that includes both a small defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. The Thrift Savings Plan is the defined contribution plan used in FERS.
What is the main difference a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan?
A defined benefit plan provides a set amount of benefit to the employee at the time of retirement, and a defined contribution plan specifies the amount of money an employer contributes to a retirement fund for each individual employee.
What is the main difference between and defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan?
A defined benefit plan provides a set amount of benefit to the employee at the time of retirement, and a defined contribution plan specifies the amount of money an employer contributes to a retirement fund for each individual employee.
What is the main difference between a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan?
A defined benefit plan provides a set amount of benefit to the employee at the time of retirement, and a defined contribution plan specifies the amount of money an employer contributes to a retirement fund for each individual employee.
What are examples of a defined contribution retirement plan?
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A defined contribution plan is part of which employee benefit?
retirement
What are common examples of a defined contribution retirement plan?
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Both the employer and the employee contribute to which of these benefits?
Defined contribution plan
What are defined contribution plans?
If you are employed and have a defined contribution plan as part of your salary, this means that the percentage of your income that goes towards your retirement is at a fixed rate, and will not change.
What are some common examples of a defined contribution retirement plan?
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Which retirement saving program has a benefit that will depend on your yearly contribution and the rate of return on invested assets?
Defined Contribution Plan
Which is an example of a defined contribution retirement plan?
This would be an employer sponsored retirement plan. With these you will put in so much money each month and the employer will match your contribution by some percentage.
