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Has anyone found that while computing the maximum contribution to a solo 401K plan the program computes it incorrectly?

jcomunale
Level 2
My client did not make an elective deferral yet the program is computing more than 25% of income as the max deferral
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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15

I thought the solo 401k has a different limit than a SEP?


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Terry53029
Level 14
Level 14

from IRS. Link. https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/one-participant-401k-plans

Contribution limits in a one-participant 401(k) plan

The business owner wears two hats in a 401(k) plan: employee and employer. Contributions can be made to the plan in both capacities. The owner can contribute both:

  • Elective deferrals up to 100% of compensation (“earned income” in the case of a self-employed individual) up to the annual contribution limit:
    • $23,000 in 2024 ($22,500 in 2023; $20,500 in 2022; $19,500 in 2020 and 2021), or $30,000 in 2023 ($27,000 in 2022; $26,000 in 2020 and 2021) if age 50 or over; plus
  • Employer nonelective contributions up to:
    • 25% of compensation as defined by the plan