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1.
In the language of retirement plans, the term "pre-tax" means that _______.
Money contributed to the plan is not to be taxed in the current year (until withdrawn). "Pre-tax" means that it is meant to not be taxed currently.
2.
An ordinary savings account offers no tax protection for retirement savings.
True. You must pay tax on both the income you earn before depositing into a savings account and on the interest your deposits earn.
3.
You can contribute to a Keogh plan ______.
If you are self-employed. Employees of incorporated businesses are not eligible for Keogh plans.
4.
A non-qualified annuity doesn't provide as much tax protection as a 401(k) plan because _______.
Contributions aren't pre-tax. There are no tax savings on the income you contribute to the annuity, even though the earnings are tax-deferred.
5.
If your employer matches your contributions to your 401(k) plan, what is the amount of the match?
The amount varies. Matching is not required by law, but an employer who does will match anywhere from 1 to 100% of your contribution.
6.
Who might be eligible to participate in a SIMPLE?
The checkout boy at Bob's Corner Bakery. Only companies with 100 or fewer employees can participate in a SIMPLE plan.
7.
A traditional IRA is like a 401(k) plan in that _______.
It is a tax-deferred plan. Both traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans are tax-deferred, but income you contribute to an IRA may be taxed under certain circumstances.