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401(k) Catch-Up Contributions: Final SECURE 2.0 Rules for Employers
By: Eric Droblyen
October 7th 2025
SECURE 2.0 updates 401(k) catch-up contributions in 2025 and 2026, including Roth-only rules for high earners and higher limits for ages 60–63.
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401(k) Contribution Deadlines – You Don’t Want to Miss Them!
By: Eric Droblyen
August 12th 2025
Learn the deposit deadlines for employee and employer 401(k) contributions to ensure tax deductibility and regulatory compliance. Avoid IRS penalties with timely funding.
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401(k) Nonelective Contributions Explained: Safe Harbor, Profit Sharing, and QNECs
By: Eric Droblyen
June 3rd 2025
Learn about 401(k) nonelective contributions—safe harbor, profit sharing, and QNECs—and how they benefit employers and employees.
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401(k) Matching Contributions – What Employers Need to Know
By: Eric Droblyen
May 20th 2025
Explore 401(k) match types, safe harbor rules, Roth match options, and true-ups to design a plan that fits your business goals and budget.
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Roth Matching and Nonelective Contributions – What Employers Need to Know
By: Eric Droblyen
February 13th 2024
Roth matching and nonelective contributions will be available to 401(k) plans soon. Here’s what employers need to know to decide if they are right for their plan.
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401(k) Contribution Deductibility - What Employers Need to Know
By: Brian Furgala
August 15th 2023
Understanding the deduction rules for 401(k) plan contributions can significantly reduce your business’s tax liability. These rules boil down to limits and timing.
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Roth 401(k) Contributions — Answers to Common Questions
By: Brian Furgala
May 9th 2023
Historically, low income tax rates make Roth 401(k) contributions more affordable than ever. This FAQ can help you decide if they are right for you.
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Voluntary Contributions - Probably Not a Fit for Your 401(k) Plan
By: Eric Droblyen
July 1st 2021
Voluntary 401(k) contributions are after-tax employee contributions like Roth deferrals, but subject to different ERISA rules.
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401(k) Contribution Limits - What You Need to Know
By: Eric Droblyen
July 1st 2021
Discover the 401(k) contribution limits for employees and employers. Learn about IRS-defined limits, catch-up contributions, and ADP/ACP test limits for HCEs.
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Are Profit Sharing Contributions Right for Your 401(k) Plan?
By: Eric Droblyen
January 10th 2018
Pro rata, permitted disparity, and new comparability are types of 401k profit sharing contributions. Employers should know if they’re right for their plan.
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