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February 16, 2009

Nonelective Contribution

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Definition

Employer contributions (other than matching contributions) with respect to which the employee may not elect to have the contributions paid to the employee in cash or other benefits instead of being contributed to the plan. Examples include :

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Treas. Reg. §1.401(k)-6

Additional Helpful Information

  • Nonelective contributions of up to 25% of eligible compensation paid to employees are deductible
  • Nonelective contributions to SIMPLEs are limited to 2% of the employee’s compensation
  • Nonelective contributions are subject to the compensation cap
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