Question

Amber's employer, Lavender, Inc., has a § 401(k) plan that permits salary deferral elections by its employees. Amber's salary is $99,000, and her marginal tax rate is 24% and she is 42 years old.a. What is the maximum amount Amber can elect for salary deferral treatment for2019?

Answer 1

For 2019, the maximum amount that any individual can elect for salary deferral treatment on a 401k distribution is the lesser between: 100% of their salary or $19,000.

in this case, Amber earns much more than $19,000, so the lesser amount would be $19,000.

If Amber contributes more than $19,000 to her 401k account, then she would have to pay taxes for the extra amount contributed.