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jmorser
Level 1
March 18, 2020
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The calculated maximum SEP IRA contribution in turbotax is much larger than the answer from the worksheet in IRS Form 560. Why?

  • March 18, 2020
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fanfare
fanfare
Level 15
March 18, 2020

What is your Net Schedule C income after expenses?

Figure about 18.6% for your SEP contribution.

If you're not getting that amount, you made a mistake on the worksheet.

tesuzuki2002
Level 2
April 3, 2020

I have this same issue and have in the past, but didn't pay much attention to it..   Really trying to determine if I am leaving money on the table so to speak.  

 

When I do publication 560...   

 

Net Business Profit =  2,032     

SE Tax deduction = $144   

Adjusted Net Profit = $1,888

 

Using 20% for max allowed from employer for contribution I get $378 that I Can contribute to SOLO 401K from business profits. 

 

Turbo Tax is telling me that number is $1,888.      Am I missing something with taking the 20% ??   I thought that was all that was allowed. 

 

My understanding is that in my case with the numbers I have the SOLO 401K and SEP IRA from business profits are the same amount.   Correct??

 

Any advice would be appreciated.  

 

Thanks! 

 

ThomasM125
Alumni - Intuit
April 6, 2020

For a solo 401-K plan, you are allowed an elective deferral in addition to the non-elective contribution (25% of compensation.)

The elective deferral can be up to 100% or your compensation, up to certain limits based on your age.

 

 

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