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401k Plan

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In this type of defined contribution plan, the employee can make contributions from his or her paycheck before taxes are taken out. The contributions go into a 401k account, with the employee often choosing the investments based on options provided under the plan. In some plans, the employer also makes contributions, matching the employee’s contributions up to a certain percentage. SIMPLE Plan and Safe Harbor 401k plans have additional employer contribution and vesting requirements.

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Companies in Massachusetts can use a local Massachusetts 401k advisor