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  • zback
    Member
    • Dec 2016
    • 49

    401k contributions?

    So I'm a EM guy, work for multiple groups all on 1099s. I am going to contribute to the only 401k (solo) I have. I can stash away up to 54k correct? I am not incorporated. I am not a partner in any group and do not get a match.
  • bravotwozero
    Member
    • Dec 2017
    • 15

    #2
    yes, that is correct. Since you qualify as being an independent contractor, you can contribute to the 401k both from the employee and the employer portions, which adds up to a limit of 54k a year. What's more, is that if you also have a w2 position at one of your gigs, you can also have a SEP IRA in addition to your 401k.

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    • zback
      Member
      • Dec 2016
      • 49

      #3
      I do not have to specify anything specific. I can just send a one time personal check for 54k to fidelity account, correct?

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      • jfoxcpacfp
        Moderator
        • Jan 2016
        • 15811

        #4


        What’s more, is that if you also have a w2 position at one of your gigs, you can also have a SEP IRA in addition to your 401k.
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        Sorry, I disagree. If zback is an employee, it is up to the employer to set up and fund the SEP. Perhaps I misunderstood what you were saying - anything you could add to the original statement?
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        • ENT Doc
          Physician
          • Jan 2017
          • 5766

          #5




          I do not have to specify anything specific. I can just send a one time personal check for 54k to fidelity account, correct?
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          I would talk to Fidelity, but they should have you fill out a deposit form on which you'll show the employee and employer contribution.  In terms of how this gets sent in I know you can wire or send a check for the employer contribution - not sure about the employee contribution.  Regarding the SEP comment above, you wouldn't be able to safely do the Backdoor Roth if you did that.

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          • jfoxcpacfp
            Moderator
            • Jan 2016
            • 15811

            #6




            I do not have to specify anything specific. I can just send a one time personal check for 54k to fidelity account, correct?
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            (see below for correction of my mistake)




            I would talk to Fidelity, but they should have you fill out a deposit form on which you’ll show the employee and employer contribution.
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            TDA d/n care about the division between employer and employee when you contribute and I bet it's the same with Fidelity. You just send or wire the $$.
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            • ENT Doc
              Physician
              • Jan 2017
              • 5766

              #7







              I do not have to specify anything specific. I can just send a one time personal check for 54k to fidelity account, correct?
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              Assuming you are filing as a sole proprietor or SMLLC, you must contribute the $18k by 01/15/18 and the balance of $36k by the due date of your income tax return, including extensions. If you are incorporated, you need to contribute $18k by 12/31/17.




              I would talk to Fidelity, but they should have you fill out a deposit form on which you’ll show the employee and employer contribution.
              Click to expand…


              TDA d/n care about the division between employer and employee when you contribute and I bet it’s the same with Fidelity. You just send or wire the $$.
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              Fidelity's form:

              https://www.fidelity.com/bin-public/060_www_fidelity_com/documents/customer-service/self-employed-401k-contribution-remittance.pdf

               

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              • bravotwozero
                Member
                • Dec 2017
                • 15

                #8





                What’s more, is that if you also have a w2 position at one of your gigs, you can also have a SEP IRA in addition to your 401k. 
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                Sorry, I disagree. If zback is an employee, it is up to the employer to set up and fund the SEP. Perhaps I misunderstood what you were saying – anything you could add to the original statement?
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                I guess what I meant was if he was an employee and had an employer SEP with matching contributions, then he could still setup another retirement plan if he also had a 1099, like a 401k. Or, if he's got two 1099 jobs, could setup two plans for each...

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                • jfoxcpacfp
                  Moderator
                  • Jan 2016
                  • 15811

                  #9










                  I do not have to specify anything specific. I can just send a one time personal check for 54k to fidelity account, correct?
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                  Assuming you are filing as a sole proprietor or SMLLC, you must contribute the $18k by 01/15/18 and the balance of $36k by the due date of your income tax return, including extensions. If you are incorporated, you need to contribute $18k by 12/31/17.




                  I would talk to Fidelity, but they should have you fill out a deposit form on which you’ll show the employee and employer contribution.
                  Click to expand…


                  TDA d/n care about the division between employer and employee when you contribute and I bet it’s the same with Fidelity. You just send or wire the $$.
                  Click to expand…


                  Fidelity’s form:

                  https://www.fidelity.com/bin-public/060_www_fidelity_com/documents/customer-service/self-employed-401k-contribution-remittance.pdf

                   
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                  ...and so it's not 
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                  • jfoxcpacfp
                    Moderator
                    • Jan 2016
                    • 15811

                    #10








                    What’s more, is that if you also have a w2 position at one of your gigs, you can also have a SEP IRA in addition to your 401k.
                    Click to expand…


                    Sorry, I disagree. If zback is an employee, it is up to the employer to set up and fund the SEP. Perhaps I misunderstood what you were saying – anything you could add to the original statement?
                    Click to expand…


                    I guess what I meant was if he was an employee and had an employer SEP with matching contributions, then he could still setup another retirement plan if he also had a 1099, like a 401k. Or, if he’s got two 1099 jobs, could setup two plans for each…
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                    I think we're going in circles and confusing zback (me, too, for that matter). As he stated, he's solely IC. No opportunity for a 2nd plan. If he has 2 1099 jobs (which he does), he still can have only one plan. All of his IC income is aggregated for purposes of the $54k limit.
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                    • childay
                      Physician
                      • Jan 2016
                      • 3689

                      #11


                      Assuming you are filing as a sole proprietor or SMLLC, you must contribute the $18k by 01/15/18 and the balance of $36k by the due date of your income tax return, including extensions. If you are incorporated, you need to contribute $18k by 12/31/17.
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                      Are you sure?  For non-incorporated I believe the entire amount can be contributed by the tax deadline.  The "employee" merely must "elect" their contribution before then, by Dec 31st.

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                      • ENT Doc
                        Physician
                        • Jan 2017
                        • 5766

                        #12













                        I do not have to specify anything specific. I can just send a one time personal check for 54k to fidelity account, correct?
                        Click to expand…


                        Assuming you are filing as a sole proprietor or SMLLC, you must contribute the $18k by 01/15/18 and the balance of $36k by the due date of your income tax return, including extensions. If you are incorporated, you need to contribute $18k by 12/31/17.




                        I would talk to Fidelity, but they should have you fill out a deposit form on which you’ll show the employee and employer contribution.
                        Click to expand…


                        TDA d/n care about the division between employer and employee when you contribute and I bet it’s the same with Fidelity. You just send or wire the $$.
                        Click to expand…


                        Fidelity’s form:

                        https://www.fidelity.com/bin-public/060_www_fidelity_com/documents/customer-service/self-employed-401k-contribution-remittance.pdf

                         
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                        …and so it’s not ?
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                        Right, so same check but they want you to differentiate the employee vs employer components (it appears).

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                        • childay
                          Physician
                          • Jan 2016
                          • 3689

                          #13


                          Right, so same check but they want you to differentiate the employee vs employer components (it appears).
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                          I believe Fidelity just has that there for the customer's record-keeping, they don't actually keep track of it.

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                          • jfoxcpacfp
                            Moderator
                            • Jan 2016
                            • 15811

                            #14





                            Assuming you are filing as a sole proprietor or SMLLC, you must contribute the $18k by 01/15/18 and the balance of $36k by the due date of your income tax return, including extensions. If you are incorporated, you need to contribute $18k by 12/31/17.
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                            Are you sure?  For non-incorporated I believe the entire amount can be contributed by the tax deadline.  The “employee” merely must “elect” their contribution before then, by Dec 31st.
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                            No, I'm not sure and you are absolutely right. I did not check with my partner first, and should have - she handles all of the filing deadlines. The rules are:

                            • 15 days after your final paycheck to contribute the employee portion - this is for corporations.

                            • Sole proprietorships, SMLLCs, and partnerships, due date of the tax return, including extensions. I'm not sure about the 12/31 "election", though - what are you referring to?


                            I'll delete what I typed above. Thx!

                             
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                            • spiritrider
                              Member
                              • Feb 2016
                              • 5012

                              #15
                              This is a common oversight of one-participant 401k plans. An employee elective deferral can not be made before a deferral election has been made.

                              For a w-2 employee, this means the election must occur before the payroll that deducts the deferral occurs. However, for the self-employed, their compensation is treated as being received on the last day of the year. Therefore, this means the "election" must be made by 12/31.

                              This is not something that is filed with the IRS. It is simply retained in the employer's records. An election remains in effect until revoked or changed. This can be a simple % of compensation, fixed contribution over a period or some more complex form as long as it is deterministic when applied to compensation.

                              I'm sure if the IRS ever requested this from a sole proprietor, they could "find" this in their records. However, I suggest that anyone who can't find theirs, do so now or create one before 12/31/17.

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