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401k Profit Sharing is an employer contribution to employees' retirement accounts based on company profits. It allows employers to share a portion of their profits with employees while providing tax benefits for the business.
The calculator uses the profit sharing formula:
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Explanation: The calculation multiplies the employee's compensation by the profit sharing percentage to determine the employer contribution amount.
Details: Accurate profit sharing calculation is crucial for retirement planning, ensuring compliance with IRS contribution limits, and maximizing tax benefits for both employers and employees.
Tips: Enter compensation in dollars and rate as a percentage (0-25%). The calculator will determine the profit sharing contribution amount.
Q1: What is the maximum deductible profit sharing contribution?
A: Employers can generally deduct up to 25% of eligible payroll as profit sharing contributions.
Q2: Are there limits on individual profit sharing contributions?
A: Yes, the total contribution to an employee's account (including profit sharing) cannot exceed the lesser of 100% of compensation or the annual limit set by the IRS.
Q3: Can profit sharing contributions be made to all employees?
A: Generally yes, but plans must meet nondiscrimination testing requirements to ensure contributions don't disproportionately favor highly compensated employees.
Q4: When must profit sharing contributions be made?
A: Contributions must generally be made by the employer's tax filing deadline (including extensions) for the plan year.
Q5: Are profit sharing contributions taxable to employees?
A: No, profit sharing contributions are not taxable to employees when contributed but will be taxed when distributed from the 401(k) plan.