SEP IRA vs SIMPLE IRA: Which Fits Your Business?
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Key terms
- SEP IRASimplified Employee Pension IRA designed for self-employed individuals and small business owners. Allows higher contribution limits than traditional IRAs, up to 25% of compensation.
- SIMPLE IRAA Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees IRA designed for small businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Employers must either match employee contributions up to 3% of compensation or make a 2% nonelective contribution for all eligible employees.
- IRA (Individual Retirement Account)A tax-advantaged retirement savings account that individuals can open independently. Traditional IRAs offer tax-deductible contributions, while Roth IRAs offer tax-free withdrawals in retirement.
- Roth IRAA retirement account where contributions are made with after-tax dollars, but qualified withdrawals in retirement are tax-free. Particularly beneficial for younger investors.
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