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What happen to the money that your employer withholds from your paycheck?

The taxes are sent to the taxing authorities. For example, your federal income taxes and Social Security taxes are sent to the IRS. State taxes are sent to your state tax department. Other deductions are sent to the appropriate party. Charity deductions are sent to the charity. Insurance deductions are sent to the insurance company (or kept by your employer if they are self-insured). Savings deductions are sent to the savings institution. 401k deductions are sent to the 401k trustee.


What is a 401k account?

A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan sponsored by an employer. It lets workers save and invest a piece of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. Taxes aren't paid until the money is withdrawn from the account.


What deductions from a paycheck are reasonable for a worker to expect?

One should expect for there to be deductions for federal, state, local and social security tax. You may also see deductions for health insurance and your 401k investments.


What should you do when your employer has not put your 401k contributions into your 401K account for over 10 months and rumor has it he is using employees 401k for payroll?

Not being an expert I would first contact the Plan Administrators (where the account is held) and seek advice. If they are no help try your states Dept of Banking and Insurance, State IRS if necessary and begin looking for work elsewhere, Good Luck


Can you deduct losses on your 401k on yearly tax return?

No these amounts are only paper losses and you never have reported the deferred compensation amounts on your 1040 Federal income tax return as taxable income and never paid any income taxes on the amount so you do not have any cost basis in the 401K plan YET and these transactions losses or gains are only taking place inside of the 401K plan each year. This is the same thing that happens in the year that you have gains inside of your 401K plan you do NOT report the amount of gains as taxable income on your income tax return either because the transaction are taking place INSIDE of the 401K plan.

Related Questions

Can I use a monthly payment calculator to figure out how my employer determines my monthly 401k deduction?

You can use a monthly payment calculator to figure out how your employer determines your monthly 401K deduction. A good site that has a calculator is labpixie.


How can I set up a payroll deduction for my 401k loan repayment?

To set up a payroll deduction for your 401(k) loan repayment, you will need to contact your employer's HR or payroll department. They will provide you with the necessary forms to authorize the deduction from your paycheck to repay the loan. Make sure to review the terms of the loan repayment and understand how the deduction will affect your overall financial situation.


How do I set up a 401k with my employer?

To set up a 401k with your employer, you typically need to fill out enrollment forms provided by your HR department. You will need to decide how much of your salary you want to contribute to the 401k and choose your investment options. Your employer will then deduct the chosen amount from your paycheck and deposit it into your 401k account.


Can I use a montly payment calculator to figure out how my employeer determines my monthly 401k deduction?

You can use a monthly payment calculator to figure out how your employer determines your monthly 401K deduction. A good site that has a calculator is labpixie.


How do 401k contributions work and how can I start contributing to my 401k account?

401k contributions are a way to save for retirement through your employer. You can choose to have a portion of your salary deducted and put into your 401k account before taxes. To start contributing, talk to your employer's HR department to set up automatic deductions from your paycheck.


How do I contribute to my 401k?

To contribute to your 401k, you can set up automatic deductions from your paycheck or make manual contributions through your employer's online portal. You can choose the percentage of your salary to contribute, and your employer may also match a portion of your contributions.


Can you roll a previous employer's 401K into a new employers 401K?

Yes. You can roll a previous employer's 401k balance into a new employer's 401k. You can also roll a previous employer's 401k balance into an individual retirement account (IRA) if you wish to maintain control over the investments.


How do I open a 401k?

Go to an investment broker (many banks have these) and open the account. You'll need to decide how much of your paycheck you want to put into the 401k. Note that there is a maximum amount that can be contributed to this account tax-free. I would first check with your employer as to whether there is a company sponsored 401k available. Many times your employer will match your contributions up to a certain percentage.


What is 401 k plan?

A 401K plan is a retirement plan that you can save with that is sponsored by your employer. It allows workers to save and invest their paycheck prior to taxes being taken out.


What happens to your 401K when you leave your employer?

You own your 401k so when you leave your employer you still own your 401k. You can either leave it where it is or you can move it to which ever company manages the 401k investments for your new employer. how do i git access to my 401k from this company so i can transfer or cash it in.


Investing in a 401K is Free Money?

If your employer offers its employees the option to invest in a 401K, you would be very wise to take it. Many employers also offer matching funds as a way to encourage employees to save for retirement. If you contribute five percent and your employer will match half of that, that is just like getting free money every paycheck. In addition, the money is taken from your paycheck before any taxes are applied.


How can i get my 401k info from an employer?

Your employer should have their records electronically stored. The 401K is usually with a separate company anyhow. You will need to find out who sponsors your 401k and their contact information. Your employer will have access to this.