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Tax credit for small business 401(k)
originally posted: 11/22/2006
reposted: 2/18/2011 This post has not
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Q: How do I qualify for a tax
credit for setting up a 401(k) plan?
A: A tax credit of half of the
cost of setting up and operating a retirement plan, up to $500 per
year, is available to the business for the portion that is attributable
to setting up a retirement savings plan. The credit is automatic; you
do not need to take any special action but it makes sense to discuss
this with the Plan Adviser at the time of set-up in order to maximize
your tax savings.
Additionally, lower income employees qualify for a separate individual
tax credit for participating in the plan.
Summary
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