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I believe you may have a typo in your question. The correct term is a 401(k) plan, which is a tax-advantaged retirement savings account offered by employers in the United States. Employees can contribute a portion of their pre-tax income to the plan, which is then invested in a variety of options such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The contributions grow tax-deferred until withdrawal during retirement, at which point they are taxed as ordinary income.

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How do you terminate a 401k plan?

The details of how to terminate a 401k plan should be included in the plan itself. Depending on the plan there may be limitations or fines involved in actually terminating the plan itself.


Is a 401k plan qualified or nonqualified?

A 401(k) plan is a qualified retirement plan.


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The key difference between a defined contribution plan and a 401(k) plan is that a 401(k) plan is a type of defined contribution plan. In a defined contribution plan, the employer and/or employee contribute funds to the plan, which are then invested. In a 401(k) plan, employees can contribute a portion of their salary to the plan on a pre-tax basis, and employers may also make matching contributions.


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