Employees who contribute to a 401(a) plan may qualify for a tax credit. Employees can have both a 401(a) plan and an IRA at the same time. However, if an employee has a 401(a) plan, the tax benefits for traditional
IRA contributions may be phased out depending on the employee's adjusted gross income.
In a 401(a) plan, employers can make it mandatory for their employees to participate. But employers are also required to contribute to their employees' accounts. They can also decide whether the 401(a) plan is to be funded with pre-tax or after-tax dollars.
Two year eligibility period.
As with other tax-advantaged retirement accounts, there are strict rules about what you can do with the money in a 401(a) account. If you take money out before you reach age 59½, you may face a 10% penalty, except for certain emergency expenses. It is important to understand the rules for holding and closing your account to avoid unexpected tax implications.
Most plans cap voluntary contributions to 25% of the employee's take-home pay.
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